The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is to advance the research enterprise at Brown University.

We do this by:

• Fostering an environment conducive to research and the creation of knowledge;
• Developing and supporting major, cutting-edge research programs;
• Providing effective infrastructure for research and development, administration of research projects, and dissemination of research results; and,
• Collaborating with hospitals, industry, government laboratories, and universities.

Clyde Briant, Vice President for ResearchThe Office of the Vice President for Research includes:

• International Research Administration
• Research Initiatives Office
• Office of Research Opportunities
• Office of Sponsored Projects
• Research Protections Office
• Technology Ventures Office

OVPR oversees the University's involvement in the Rhode Island Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Brown is a co-founder of RI-CIE.

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