Welcome to the Division for Research at The University of Alabama. We are delighted to have you join our team as we work together to facilitate the growth and impact of UA’s research enterprise. As Alabama’s flagship university, UA advances discovery and innovation that transform lives across the state, the nation and the world.
This page provides key information to help orient you during your first 90 days. You are not expected to learn everything immediately — onboarding is a gradual process, and you will receive additional resources and guidance to support your success. Your supervisor may share supplemental materials and connect you with a peer mentor as you get started.
As a member of the Division for Research, you play an important role in supporting faculty, staff and students in their pursuit of research excellence while helping ensure compliance with institutional, state and federal requirements. Your contributions are essential to advancing this mission, and we look forward to supporting your success in this collaborative and innovative environment.
Get to Know UA
Founded in 1831, The University of Alabama is known for excellence in teaching, research and service. As a student-centered research university, UA fosters collaboration, innovation, leadership and community engagement.
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About UA Research
The research mission of The University of Alabama is to facilitate and promote the pursuit, discovery and dissemination of knowledge and its application through research, creative initiatives, technology transfer and economic development that positively impact our students and communities within Alabama, the nation and the world.
The Division for Research advances this mission by providing leadership, resources and oversight across the research enterprise while ensuring compliance with University, System, State and Federal regulations. The division supports faculty and staff through a range of services designed to foster research excellence, economic development and innovation.
Our work is guided by the Research 2030 Strategic Plan, which focuses on strengthening UA’s research impact and positioning the University as a globally recognized research leader.
We support faculty, staff and students across the full research lifecycle through specialized teams that provide operational, compliance and administrative expertise.
New Employee Guide
The Department of Human Resources offers a New Employee Guide with onboarding resources, timelines, required training and checklists to guide you through your first weeks at UA.
Professionalism & Expectations
As a member of the Research team, you help represent UA’s research enterprise to faculty, students, university leadership, sponsors, industry associates and external stakeholders. Your professionalism, conduct and appearance directly reflect the University’s reputation.
All employees are expected to follow the policies and practices outlined in the Employee Handbook.