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$86.9 Million
In FY2024, total research expenditures, including institutional research funds, increased by over $8.1 million from the previous year
$42.6 Million
In FY2024, restricted research expenditures saw the highest annual increase in UTRGV history
68
Research doctoral degrees awarded in Academic Year 2024, contributing to UTRGV's research excellence
Research Resources
Learn more about the resources designed to support UTRGV faculty and staff in conducting transformative research
ARGO
ARGO streamlines the Sponsored Program Intake process, offering a user-friendly system that enhances workflow efficiency and accuracy in research and grant management.
Learn moreForms, Policies & Guidelines
A comprehensive collection of forms, policies, guidelines, and procedures necessary for conducting research. These documents ensure compliance, aid in grant applications, and clarify regulations, providing support to faculty, staff, and students.
Learn moreInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The IACUC is responsible for ensuring the humane care and treatment of animals used in research, training, teaching, and biological testing, in compliance with ethical standards.
Learn moreInstitutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
The IBC reviews research involving recombinant DNA and biohazardous materials, ensuring that researchers follow best practices and safety protocols in the use of biological agents at UTRGV.
Learn moreInstitutional Review Board (IRB)
The IRB at UTRGV ensures that all research participants are treated ethically and assists researchers in incorporating human subjects’ protections in their study designs and implementations.
Learn moreIntent to Submit a Proposal
Faculty and staff must complete this form for all external funding requests. A Research Services Coordinator will assist with the application process once all required fields are filled.
Learn moreCenters and Institutes
Discover the 16 Centers and Institutes at UTRGV that are at the forefront of innovation, driving impactful research across multiple disciplines and delivering regional impact. Explore their work.
Explore our Centers and InstitutesResearch Pathways
Discover how UTRGV's Research Pathways are shaping our journey toward becoming a leading regional research university. Explore the strategic initiatives driving impactful research across key themes.
Discover our Research PathwaysResearch News
At The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, researchers are turning everyday glass waste into a possible innovative solution for coastal erosion and to be used in sustainable agriculture. The projects will not only transform recycled glass into a shield against the forces of nature, but also evaluates its potential as a novel agricultural medium – proving that your glass bottle’s next life might just be its most impactful yet.
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UTRGV researchers are working toward a treatment for cancer that doesn’t compromise the patient’s heart health, a long-lasting side effect of some medications.
UTRGV has been awarded a $467,325 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice (NIJ) for a forensic research project aimed at transforming age-at-death estimation in forensic science.
Dr. Manohar Chakrabarti, assistant professor of Plant Functional Genomics in the UTRGV School of Integrative Biological and Chemical Sciences (SIBCS), has been awarded a $503,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help develop climate-smart crops.