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  • UA Professor Elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

    UA Professor Elected as Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

    Dr. Ravi Kumar, Distinguished University Research Professor and founding director of the Center for Convergent Bioscience and Medicine, has been elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. Known for his significant contributions…

  • Alabama Small Business Expert Receives National Honor

    Alabama Small Business Expert Receives National Honor

    A member of the Alabama Small Business Development Center at The University of Alabama received national recognition for leadership in helping small businesses start and grow.  Emily Moore was selected by the America’s SBDC national…

  • ORED Chooses Second Cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows

    ORED Chooses Second Cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows

    The University of Alabama Office for Research & Economic Development selected three students for its second cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows. The year-long fellowship gives undergraduate students insight into UA’s multi-faceted research enterprise…

  • ORED Names 2023-2024 SEC Faculty Travel Program Awardees

    ORED Names 2023-2024 SEC Faculty Travel Program Awardees

    The University of Alabama Office for Research & Economic Development is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 SEC Faculty Travel Program award recipients. The SEC Faculty Travel Program provides an opportunity for full-time faculty to travel…

  • Office for Sponsored Programs Names New Associate Director

    Office for Sponsored Programs Names New Associate Director

    The Office for Research & Economic Development has appointed a new associate director of the Office for Sponsored Programs to lead the day-to-day operations for sponsored programs while providing faculty and key stakeholders with exemplary…

  • Public Meeting for New Computing and Data Center

    Public Meeting for New Computing and Data Center

    A public meeting regarding the proposed construction of a new building on campus will be held on June 1 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 1012 Capstone College of Nursing. Attendees can get information and…

  • Early Career Research Administration Fellowship Application Now Open

    Early Career Research Administration Fellowship Application Now Open

    The Office for Research & Economic Development (ORED) is currently accepting applications for the next cohort of Early Career Research Administration Fellows.  Applications are due May 8, 2023. Did you know that research administration is…

  • New Interim Manager Named To Administer Research Financial Conflict of Interest

    New Interim Manager Named To Administer Research Financial Conflict of Interest

    The Office for Research & Economic Development has appointed a new interim manager to administer the University-wide financial conflict of interest (FCOI) in the research reporting system. Emilee Belk, formerly with the Office for Research…

  • ORED Announces Two Strategic Promotions on Senior Leadership Team

    ORED Announces Two Strategic Promotions on Senior Leadership Team

    The University of Alabama Office for Research and Economic Development (ORED) recently made two strategic promotions on its senior leadership team. Lauren Wilson has been named associate vice president for research and technology agreements, and…