Research Support
Research Support at UCSF provides the essential services, expertise, and infrastructure that enable groundbreaking research across the organization. From proposal development and funding acquisition to study execution and closeout, these teams support researchers at every stage of the research lifecycle.

Services include grant and budget development, regulatory and compliance guidance, clinical study coordination, data management, and post-award financial oversight. Research Support teams work collaboratively to ensure studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in full compliance with institutional and federal requirements.

By streamlining processes and providing specialized expertise, Research Support empowers UCSF researchers to focus on innovation, discovery, and advancing health outcomes for patients and communities.
Advancing Research Through Expert Support
Partnering with UCSF investigators to provide the tools, guidance, and operational support needed to navigate the full research lifecycle, from proposal development to post-award, so you can focus on discovery, innovation, and improving health outcomes.

Research Support at UCSF partners with investigators to deliver the tools, guidance, and operational support needed to successfully carry out research. We assist with proposal development, funding submissions, regulatory approvals, study coordination, data management, and post-award oversight. Our teams ensure that research is conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with all requirements, so researchers can stay focused on discovery, innovation, and improving health outcomes.
Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
Provides resources for study design, data analysis, participant recruitment, and training.
https://ctsi.ucsf.edu

Academic Research Services (ARS)
Delivers research technology, data tools, and IT support for research activities.
https://ars.ucsf.edu

Research Resource Program (RRP)
Supports core labs, shared equipment, and research infrastructure.
https://rrp.ucsf.edu/
UCSF Office of Research
Provides comprehensive research administration, infrastructure, and services across UCSF.
https://research.ucsf.edu/

Office of Sponsored Research (OSR)
Supports proposal development, funding submissions, and award management.
https://osr.ucsf.edu/

Office of Collaborative Research (OCR)
Offers project management, collaboration tools, and services to streamline research efforts.
https://ocr.ucsf.edu
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Our Benefits
Our Mission 
& Values
Pride Values
Supporting UCSF Investigators at Every Stage of Research
Research Leadership
Research 
& Study Teams
Administrative 
& Operational Partners
Our Disciplines
Research Strategy 
& Program Management
Data Management 
& Biostatistics
Research IT 
& Systems Support
Lab & Translational 
Research Support
Pre-Award & 
Proposal Development
Post-Award & 
Financial Management
Clinical Research Operations
Regulatory 
& Compliance
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