New USC Research Cores website connects researchers with resources and expertise

The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) is excited to unveil a new website focused on USC’s research core facilities. Research cores are fee-based, shared research resources that provide access to equipment, instruments, technology and specialized expertise, serving researchers from any part of the university or from other organizations. The new USC Research Cores website includes information on:

• Both centralized cores administered by the VPR’s Office of Research Facilities and Infrastructure, and non-centralized cores managed by the academic units in which they are embedded
• Equipment and instruments available in USC’s centralized and non-centralized cores
• Information on working with USC’s research core facilities

Learn more and tour the new USC Research Cores website.

 

 

Join us for the 2025 Summer Research Symposium TODAY at the Thomas Cooper Library 

The Office of Undergraduate Research will host the 2025 Summer Research Symposium today, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Hollings Program Room at Thomas Cooper Library. This summer’s symposium features two poster sessions showcasing nearly 100 presentations by undergraduate student researchers who have worked with USC faculty mentors this summer. Sessions run from 10:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.  Visit the Summer Research Symposium page for more information and to download the program for a preview of the fascinating work that has been happening on campus this summer.

 

 

Just a few days left to register for the Propel Research Mentorship Program

Registration is open for the Propel Research Mentorship Program, which supports faculty members who are new to the federal grants application process or are looking to pivot to a new federal funding agency.

• Propel Mentorship will equip you with the guidance and resources to navigate the shifting grants landscape as you prepare your NIH R01, NSF, NSF CAREER and Department of Energy proposals.
• The program offers mentorship and an accountability structure to submit your grant by the end of June 2026.

Apply by Sunday (Aug. 3) to join the 2025-26 cohort.

 

 

Attention Research Administrators: Join us for the inaugural SC Research Administration Conference

The University of South Carolina has partnered with Clemson University, Claflin University and the College of Charleston through REACH-SC to host the inaugural South Carolina Research Administration Conference. Please join us at Russell House on Thursday, September 25 (National Research Administrators Day) and Friday, September 26 for this unique opportunity to foster your professional growth and connect to a statewide network of research administration professionals. Participants will hear from a range of professionals on topics related to pre-award, post-award, research operations, research development and compliance, and you'll have dedicated time to interact with research administration peers from R1, ERI, HBCU and PUI institutions across the state. Check out the conference website to learn more and register for free.