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The Office of Research Translation and Industry Alliances (ORTIA) is the portal for research-business-university partnerships at UNC Charlotte. Regionally, ORTIA works with the industry and the campus to accelerate technology commercialization, and champions the growth of entrepreneurial ventures. Globally, ORTIA develops intellectual capital through collaborations with industry, government and academia.

The Office of Research Development and Engagement (RDE) provides professional development opportunities for faculty seeking external funds to support their research and creative activity.

The Office of Sponsored Research Administration supports researchers in the pursuit, acquisition and management of external funding throughout the award management lifecycle. OSRA is comprised of five teams: pre-award development, contract and negotiation, award management, research accounting and financial compliance, and invoicing and sponsored cash management.

The mission of the Office of Research Protections and Integrity is to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations as well as University policies by partnering with the University of North Carolina at Charlotte research community in support of ethical research practices. ORPI promotes ethical research practices by providing education, training, and resources to faculty, staff, researchers and students. ORPI oversees human subjects research (IRB), the care and use of laboratory animals (IACUC), the use of biological agents (IBC), export controls, and conflicts of interest.

The Division of Research Business Office staff manages the administrative and financial operations of the Division of Research. Services provided range from supporting the offices, organizations, and programs within the Division of Research.