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Enhancing UTEP’s capacity for impactful research, Strategic Research Advancement supports complex, interdisciplinary projects and initiatives that require diverse expertise. By providing targeted resources and strategic guidance, we help researchers pursue major funding opportunities that drive the University's research mission forward.
Committed to advancing research careers, our Professional Development programs provide faculty / researchers with essential skills, coaching, and resources. Through workshops, individualized coaching, and a comprehensive training library, we empower researchers to grow their expertise and enhance their grant competitiveness.
Dedicated to supporting high-quality, competitive proposals, Proposal Development provides researchers with the strategic guidance and resources needed to pursue significant funding. From project planning to external reviews and proposal enhancement, our services strengthen proposals, helping researchers secure funding that advances UTEP’s research enterprise.
Honorifics celebrates research excellence by recognizing UTEP faculty through prestigious awards, fellowships, and memberships in national honor societies and academies. Internal awards from Research & Innovation further honor impactful contributions within UTEP’s research community, highlighting early-career and seasoned scholars who drive academic and research achievements.
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Research & Innovation offers various internal funding opportunities to support faculty research and scholarly activities. These programs provide resources to advance research ideas, foster innovation and collaboration, and build the foundation for external funding success.
We are deeply committed to fostering a vibrant and collaborative research environment at UTEP by enhancing the success of interdisciplinary teams.
Innovative research often addresses complex challenges requiring the combined expertise of various disciplines. Our approach to teamwork and collaboration emphasizes strategic thinking and meticulous planning, ensuring that interdisciplinary efforts are effective and rewarding.
Our comprehensive suite of services is tailored to support faculty at every stage of their research journey. Whether you aim to build interdisciplinary teams, develop your research skills, identify funding opportunities, or submit large institutional proposals, we are here to assist you with every step. Let us help you transform your innovative ideas into impactful research outcomes.
Director
Email: dahernandez49@utep.edu
Phone: 747-7693
Assistant Director
Email: norag@utep.edu
Phone: 747-5072
Proposal Development Specialist
Email: mmedina3@utep.edu
Phone: 747-8466
Proposal Development Specialist
Email: iacostaaguila@utep.edu
Phone: 747-6486
Proposal Development Specialist
Email: jvkeipp@utep.edu
Phone: 747-7769
Kelly Hall, 7th floor, West Wing
500 W University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968
researchdev@utep.edu