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Research Development is located in Kelly Hall, 7th floor, West Wing
2101 Sun Bowl Drive
500 W University Ave (general address)
El Paso, TX 79968

researchdev@utep.edu (General Inbox)

OFFICE HOURS

Kelly Hall, Room 723 S
Tuesdays, 9-10 AM
Wednesday, 1-2 PM

Do you need help finding funding opportunities or guidance on developing your proposal? Or are you looking for advice on how to reach out to the funder program officer? Our team is here to assist you! We invite you to stop by Room 723 in Kelly Hall on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, where a member of the Proposal Development Team will be available to provide you with the necessary support.

Effective Period Rate	(%)	Location	Applicable To
09/01/2022 - 08/31/2025	53.50	On Campus	Organized Research
09/01/2020 - 08/31/2025	52	On Campus	Instruction
09/01/2020 - 08/31/2025	35	On Campus	Other Sponsored Activities
09/01/2020 - 08/31/2025	26	Off-campus	All Programs
09/01/2025 - Until Amended			Use same rates & conditions as those cited for fiscal year ending Aug 31, 2025

For more information regarding F&A Rates please go to Office of Sponsored Project's Post Award page!

Research & Innovation organizes diverse events to inspire, connect, and celebrate faculty and staff engaged in research development. These include networking opportunities, expert panels, and celebratory gatherings. Each event is crafted to foster collaboration, recognize achievements, and provide valuable insights to broaden UTEP’s research enterprise.

For additional information, contact researchdev@utep.edu.

Upcoming Events

Research & Innovation MineTracker

The vision of Research & Innovation is to accelerate the research and sponsored program enterprise while adhering to university policies and federal regulations.

Upcoming Events

R&I Honorific Awards

Recognizing Research Excellence, Scholarly Distinction & Impact

April 8, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM by Invitation

Honorific awards reflect the character of a university’s research enterprise, what it aspires to achieve, what it advances, and how it defines impact. Every spring, the R&I Honorific Awards celebrate faculty members at every stage of their careers whose contributions embody UTEP’s values: rigorous scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research grounded in community relevance.

Each year’s recognition spans honorees across disciplines and career stages. Together, they reflect a research community where excellence is visible, supported, and celebrated.

First-Time Principal Investigators

Expanding the Pipeline of Research Leadership

January 28, 2026 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM by Invitation

Securing a first external grant is a defining moment in a faculty member’s career. In 2024, 22 UTEP faculty reached that milestone, securing competitive awards from the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Department of Energy (DOE), and private foundations.

These awards highlight emerging areas of strength and underscore the importance of early support, mentorship, and strategic guidance. To honor these new Principal Investigators, R&I hosts the Pioneering Researcher Reception in January. Awardees represent health sciences, engineering, liberal arts, and beyond, emphasizing UTEP’s growing competitiveness among Texas’s top research universities.