Division Overview
The Division of Research strives to support faculty and students who continue to push the boundaries of scholarship and discovery at Clemson, a Carnegie R1 research institution. Our mission is to enhance Clemson’s reputation as a world-class research institution, while promoting a culture of discovery and excellence in a collaborative, diverse, safe and inclusive environment. The Division nurtures research activity at Clemson through its R-Initiative funding programs and celebrates excellence through the Researcher of the Year program and the University Research, Scholarship and Artistic Achievement Awards. The Division assists faculty in pursuing competitive research funding, managing awards, navigating complex regulation and compliance matters, collaborating with industry, and commercializing technologies. Additionally, the Division operates four core research facilities that offer world-class equipment and highly trained staff.
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Current Updates and Calendar Events
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R-Initiative Funding Updates
The Division of Research has announced application deadlines for the 2023-24 school year for its R-Initiative funding programs. R-Initiative investments nurture research, scholarship and creative endeavors across all disciplines by helping faculty purchase equipment, hire postdoctoral researchers, utilize core facilities and complete books, journal articles, artwork and other scholarly products.
- Applications for the Doctoral Dissertation Completion Grant are due May 13; these funds support doctoral candidates in the final stages of dissertation preparation.
- View 2024 CU-MRI awardees.
- View Clemson Faculty Succeeds Award Winners 2024.
- Additionally, several R-Initiatives accept applications any time for funding to support industry collaboration, external reviews of grant proposals and travel to meet with funding agencies. For more information visit our R-Initiatives page.
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Quarterly Research Report
The quarterly Research Report to the University’s Board of Trustees highlights institutional research activity and achievements. More information.
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Letter of Support
Please remember the procedure for requesting letters of support to ensure timely processing and delivery of high-quality, professional letters to support your funding request. Bookmark the page which contains the letter with a new template.
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Clemson Light Imaging Facility - Histology Services
The Clemson Light Imaging Facility now provides histology services, including sample fixation, grossing, embedding, and routine H&E staining for animal tissue, plants, and fish. Contact imaging@clemson.edu to schedule a consultation and request services.
RESEARCHER OF THE YEAR - NOMINEES
CONGRATULATIONS!
Senior and Junior Researcher of the Year
Meet the nominees. Winners to be announced May 8 at the Research Symposium.
2024 Researcher of the Year NomineesDiversity, Inclusion, and Equity (DEI)
Discover Me
Clemson University is undergoing a process whereby every academic, administrative and governance unit are implementing strategic plans that focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. The “Discovering Me” Program is a part of our Division of Research’s Inclusive Excellence Plan. The goal of this program is to recognize and celebrate the unique and varied backgrounds of the people who make the Division of Research run!
View the DEI site
