Research at USC
USC 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. It ranks ninth among all private universities in America in dollar volume of federal research support. Many of the university's research programs are national leaders in their fields, such as gene therapy, aging, diabetes, pediatrics, cancer, genetics, earthquake phenomena, multimedia and the Internet, and information processing.
Dr. Randolph Hall
Dr. Randolph Hall is USC's Vice Provost for Research Advancement. He leads the university's efforts to bridge basic and applied research, substantially increase USC's share of federal and foundation research support, and develop partnerships with major research universities around the world. His office works to build strong relationships with federal government agencies and foundations, in areas ranging from the biological and medical sciences, physical sciences, and engineering to the humanities and social sciences.
Contact at: (213) 740-4894 or rwhall@usc.edu
Associate Vice Provost for Research Advancement-Humanities
Marsha Kinder
Research Facts and Figures
Where does USC's research funding come from?
How much federal research funding does USC receive?
Where does research funding go at USC?
How much research funding does USC receive from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services?
How much research funding does USC receive from the U.S. Department of Defense?
How much research funding does USC receive from the National Science Foundation?
List of active sponsored research grants at USC (updated monthly)
Research Centers
USC is home to centers for research in the arts, science and technology.
Search for Sponsored Research Projects
Access a list of the current sponsored research projects at USC.
Experts
Learn about USC's outstanding faculty.