About the Office of Research Development
Consistent with Clemson’s historic land-grant mission, the Office of Research Development (ORD) supports faculty in their efforts to obtain extramural funding for world-class research creating new, breakthrough knowledge that contributes to the betterment of society and improves the human condition.
ORD strategically focuses on funding opportunities that will allow the Clemson community to make the greatest contributions to benefit our region, nation, and society at large. In doing so, ORD supports the ClemsonForward strategic plan by advancing the research profile of Clemson University.