Offices
Explore the offices that support the University of Louisville’s research and innovation enterprise.
Our Offices
Leadership & Administration
Leadership & Administration provides strategic direction, operational oversight and administrative support for UofL’s research and innovation enterprise, guiding institutional priorities while ensuring effective coordination across programs, partnerships and services.
Industry Engagement
Industry Engagement serves as the gateway for companies to collaborate with UofL through sponsored research, access to facilities and expertise, technology licensing and student partnerships.
Innovation Programs
Innovation Programs provide infrastructure, advice, resources, networking opportunities, training and funding to help translate UofL research into commercialized products.
Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer moves discoveries from UofL labs to the marketplace through licenses, partnerships and startup support while managing university intellectual property and guiding the commercialization process.
Research Development & Support
Research Development and Support helps researchers identify and secure funding from a variety of sources, including federal grants and industry partnerships.
Sponsored Programs Administration
The Office of Sponsored Programs Administration (OSPA) manages the administration of all externally sponsored activities, including research, training, and service projects funded by government, nonprofit and industry sponsors.
Research Compliance & Integrity
The Office of Research Compliance & Integrity leads university programs that promote responsible conduct of research and ensure compliance in key areas including export control, conflict of interest and research security.
Human Subjects Protection Program
The Human Subjects Protection Program Office (HSPPO) ensures that all UofL research involving human participants complies with federal and state regulations and university and sponsor policies designed to protect the rights and welfare of research participants.
Postdoctoral Support
The Postdoctoral Services team is a central resource to help postdocs identify opportunities that maximize their time and training here at UofL, preparing them for successful careers.
Strategic Research Infrastructure
Strategic Research Infrastructure partners with stakeholders across UofL to strengthen research infrastructure by providing strategic guidance and support for the management and coordination of core research facilities.
Research Systems
Research systems staff support our electronic research administration platforms and other digital tools.