University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati Office of Research is a premier R1 urban research institution dedicated to advancing transformative knowledge and disruptive discoveries that address real-world challenges. Guided by its Research2030 strategic plan, the Office fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, supports innovative research initiatives, and connects industry, government, and community partners with UC's thought leaders. The Office accelerates economic growth and societal impact by investing in key research strengths such as analytics, cyber, robotics, sensors, skin science, adolescence, cancer, digital humanities, infectious diseases, medical devices, neuroscience, smart cities, sustainability, urban futures, and water. With a strong commitment to transparency, compliance, and research security, the Office provides comprehensive support for faculty, students, and staff throughout the research lifecycle, ensuring excellence and integrity in all scholarly activities. Specialized programs and support offices include biosafety, animal care, research integrity, cybersecurity, human research protection, defense research initiatives, government cost compliance, and radiation safety, all designed to uphold the highest standards of ethical, safe, and innovative research. The Office also keeps the community informed and engaged through its monthly 'Findings' newsletter, highlighting impactful research, partnerships, and opportunities.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Services
Pre-award and post-award administrative services including proposal review and endorsement, award negotiation and acceptance, subaward issuance, account setup, and financial reporting support.
IBC protocol review and approval support, biosafety risk assessment, laboratory inspections, incident reporting, and delivery of biosafety training and shipping guidance for biohazardous materials.
Training, compliance reviews, and operational guidance for export regulations, controlled shipments, international travel, and screening for restricted-party interactions.
Assistance identifying and implementing cybersecurity controls for projects handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and for meeting sponsor-specific cybersecurity and data protection obligations.
Provision of research-dedicated data platforms, HPC onboarding, and analytic services that support large-scale data workflows, process efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
Cross-disciplinary support and internal funding for nanomedicine, nanomaterials, biosensors, diagnostics, and nanoscale toxicity testing to accelerate translational research and technology development.
Pre-award and post-award administrative services including proposal review and endorsement, award negotiation and acceptance, subaward issuance, account setup, and financial reporting support.
IBC protocol review and approval support, biosafety risk assessment, laboratory inspections, incident reporting, and delivery of biosafety training and shipping guidance for biohazardous materials.
Training, compliance reviews, and operational guidance for export regulations, controlled shipments, international travel, and screening for restricted-party interactions.
Assistance identifying and implementing cybersecurity controls for projects handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and for meeting sponsor-specific cybersecurity and data protection obligations.
Provision of research-dedicated data platforms, HPC onboarding, and analytic services that support large-scale data workflows, process efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
Cross-disciplinary support and internal funding for nanomedicine, nanomaterials, biosensors, diagnostics, and nanoscale toxicity testing to accelerate translational research and technology development.
Expertise Areas
- Sponsored research administration and award management
- Research compliance and safety (biosafety, IRB/IACUC, radiation safety, export controls, conflict of interest)
- Radiation safety and radiological waste handling
- Nanomedicine, nanoparticle engineering, and nanoscale delivery systems
Key Technologies
- High-performance computing (HPC) and AI clusters
- Interactive computing environments (notebooks, containers)
- Research-optimized cloud environments
- Research data management and institutional data repositories
News & Updates
A week-long celebration of disruptive ideas, applied solutions, and the real-world impacts of UC research, with a focus on AI and interdisciplinary discovery.
A series of online training events for grant administrators covering proposal submission, budgets, post-award management, and audits.
An event unveiling BioFutures, a new initiative in bioscience, connecting UC leaders, industry, and government for networking and discovery.
A symposium sponsored by ASTRO, focusing on national security research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Annual awards recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and core values.
Annual symposium where Armstrong Fellows and faculty present their work in space research and exploration, featuring keynote addresses and recognition of fellows.
A week-long celebration of disruptive ideas, applied solutions, and the real-world impacts of UC research, with a focus on AI and interdisciplinary discovery.
A series of online training events for grant administrators covering proposal submission, budgets, post-award management, and audits.
An event unveiling BioFutures, a new initiative in bioscience, connecting UC leaders, industry, and government for networking and discovery.
A symposium sponsored by ASTRO, focusing on national security research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Annual awards recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in research, mentoring, and core values.
Annual symposium where Armstrong Fellows and faculty present their work in space research and exploration, featuring keynote addresses and recognition of fellows.