Research News
- USC Study ID’s Tumor Suppressor
The mechanism manages the human body’s two routes for cellular cleaning and recycling processes.
Read More - She Did the Math
Pianist/computational engineer Elaine Chew discusses advantages of an operations research approach to new musical search technologies.
Read More - $1.5M Goes to Stem Cell Research
Four USC and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles representatives receive funding for stem cell research.
Read More - Mt. Wilson Solar Tower Turns 100
Operated by USC since 1984, the oldest working telescope at L.A.’s famous observatory helped solve the mystery of sunspots.
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Events & Announcements
- Developing a Funded Research Program September 03, 2008Workshop headed by Randolph Hall, Vice Provost for Research Advancement. More Details
- Developing and Submitting a NSF Grant Application September 17, 2008Miriam Heller of the USC Washington DC Research Advancement office, and formerly with NSF, directs a workshop on preparing successful proposals for NSF research grants. More Details
- Developing and Submitting a NIH Grant Application September 24, 2008Workshop headed by Steve Moldin, Executive Director of the USC Washington, DC Office of Research Advancement. More Details
- Obtaining Research Funding from Corporate Sponsors October 15, 2008Workshop headed by Dennis Atkinson, Director of Corporate Advancement, Office of Research Advancement. More Details
Announcements
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 Cevadne Lee at cevadnel@usc.edu.
NIH implements Public Access Policy regarding NIH-funded research. Information on faculty compliance is available via Norris Medical Library. Visit Site
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: (1) proposal submission, (2) account establishment, (3) research management, (4) closeout, and (5) research education. Download Guide: Visit Site
Featured Research Initiative
Clinical and Translational Health Sciences
This Initiative promotes the translation of medical knowledge developed in the laboratory to clinical research, and in the application of that knowledge to the treatment of human patients. Visit Site
Highlighted Research Center
Center for Risk and Economic Analysis of Terrorism Events
CREATE is the first university center of excellence funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its mission is to improve the nation's security through the development and application of tools for assessing the risks and consequences of terrorism. Visit Site
Research Channel
A series of informational video programs highlighting research events from USC with a special emphasis on faculty and staff interviews and presentations. Visit Site
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