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Research Development + Services (RDS)

Research Development and Services advances research through Research Administrative Services, Indigenous Initiatives, and a commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This unit provides comprehensive support services to foster researcher success, enhance institutional research capacity, and catalyze impactful research programs across the institution.

Research Integrity Support - Ethics and Security

Research Integrity Support ensures responsible and ethical research by providing Compliance and Ethics Certification, overseeing Clinical Trials Monitoring, managing Human and Animal Ethics, safeguarding research practices, and addressing Legal requirements.

Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization + Partnerships

Innovation, Knowledge Mobilization and Partnerships translates research into societal benefits through Technology Transfer and Licensing, fosters Innovation and Partnerships by connecting researchers with external stakeholders, and is supported by Administration, Contracts, and IP Management.

Research Partner Network (RPNet)

The Research Partner Network (RPNet) provides U of A researchers with research development support. This support includes best practices in research proposal crafting and application development, requirements related to external funding sponsors, and streamlining of the research development and administration continuum.