About Us

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Research Advancement is located on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, DC. As part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research Advancement, the DC Office of Research Advancement strategically pursues funding opportunities, with a targeted focus on large, multidisciplinary research projects that promote collaboration and positive societal impact.

The vision of the Office of Research Advancement is excellence in enabling and supporting innovative research that advances the reputation of USC while making a significant impact on the issues facing society, and a lasting impact on scholarship and research.

The Office of Research Advancement maintains and strengthens ties between USC investigators and federal and philanthropic research sponsors, tracks current and emerging funding priorities among federal agencies, and helps faculty to initiate or expand sponsored research programs. The DC Office staff also promotes USC research breakthroughs and findings to grantmaking institutions and policymakers in the region.


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