USC Research

Research On The Cutting Edge

The University of Southern California is one of a small number of premier research institutions on which the nation depends for a steady stream of new knowledge, art and technology. USC has nearly $560 million in annual research expenditures, and has ranked among the top 10 private universities in federal supported research activity. Read More

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Creativity & Collaboration in the Academy

Innovation in How Universities Do Research

Are the institutions, culture and infrastructure of universities keeping pace with the capabilities of digital technology? Creativity and Collaboration in the Academy is USC’s ongoing dialogue on how to transform the practice of research so that universities remain at the forefront of innovation.

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Experts Directory

USC faculty experts are available to talk with members of the news media on a variety of topics. Visit the Experts Directory

Events & Announcements

  • Developing and Submitting a NIH Grant Application March 24, 2010Steve Moldin, Executive Director of the USC Washington DC Research Advancement Office, and formerly with NIH, directs a workshop on preparing successful proposals for NIH research grants. More Details
  • USC Water Retreat April 02, 2010 This faculty retreat isdesigned to bring together those interested in all aspects of water related research with the aim of identifying USC's strengths, fostering collaboration, and developing strategic recommendations  for the university to play a leadership role in this area.   The program will feature a limited number of short invites talks by USC faculty in the morning, an afternoon of breakout groups, and an open mike session. The themes will be'water', interpreted very broadly, and will look at the entire hydrologic cycle from depositions to utilization to disposal to reuse, focusing on engineering, biology, and other issues that would foster economics, conservation and reuse in Southern California and beyond.  

     

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  • Corporate & Private Foundation: Understanding Who Has the Money & How to Get It April 14, 2010An introductory workshop for faculty interested in learning about foundation types, research methods and proposal content. More Details
  • Call for Proposals: Research Collaboartion Fund April 15, 2010The Research Collaboration Fund is a new program that supports the creation and development of expansive research collaborations among faculty and students working on broad interdisciplinary research topics, such as water, neuroscience, digital humanities, or the environment. More Details

Announcements

CER Workshops: The Spring 2010 catalog of Center for Excellence in Research workshops for faculty development is available for download.Visit Site

Proposal Review Service: The Office of Research Advancement offers a peer-to-peer proposal review service for applications to external funding agencies. Investigators should notify the office roughly 4 weeks in advance of the proposal due date. Faculty who wish to utilize this service, or volunteer to serve as a mentor, should contact Justin Pearlman at pearlman@usc.edu.

The Guide for Research at USC, developed by the Office of Compliance and the Office of Research Advancement,has been distributed as ready reference on university processes for: proposal submission, account establishment, research management, closeout, and research education. Visit Site

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Research: Innovation and Impact

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Shaping the way movies sound

USC Cinematic Arts professor Tomlinson Holman is one of the inventors of THX, the standard for audio systems used in movie theaters worldwide. Learn more

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Featured Research Initiative

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience Initiative integrates multiple disciplines to better understand how neurons interact to produce functions such as action, learning, emotions, memory, and perception. Visit Site

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Highlighted Research Center

Doheny Eye Institute

Doheny Eye Institute is a top-ranked research, education, and patient care group focusing on furthering the conservation, improvement and restoration of human eyesight. Visit Site

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