Research News
- USC Researchers Support Genetics Study An international research consortium that includes researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has discovered that many common genetic variants contribute to a person’s risk of schizophrenia and explain at least a third of the risk of inheriting the disease. Read More
- Meshkati Named Jefferson Science Fellow The National Academies have selected USC systems safety expert Najmedin Meshkati to serve as a 2009 Jefferson Science fellow. Read More
- Key Mutation in Lymphoma Identified Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have identified a key mechanism that causes chromosomes within blood cells to break — an occurrence that marks the first step in the development of human lymphoma. Read More
- Renowned Breast Oncologist Heads to USC A national figure in breast cancer research is headed to USC to serve as co-leader of the Women’s Cancer Program at the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read More
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Events & Announcements
- Obtaining Research Funding from Corporate Sponsors September 09, 2009A workshop on identifying corporate funding opportunities and developing industry partnerships. More Details
- Developing a Funded Research Program September 16, 2009Randolph Hall, Vice Provost for Research Advancement, leads a workshop on creating funded research programs. More Details
- Competing for Federal Grant Opportunities in the Social Sciences September 23, 2009Leora Rosen, director for Social Sciences at USC's D.C. Office of Research Advancement, discusses federal grant opportunities within the social sciences. More Details
- Grant Opportunities and Proposal Development in the Humanities September 30, 2009A workshop on identifying grants, developing proposals, and working with funding organizations. More Details
Announcements
The Office of Research Advancement offers a peer-to-peer proposal review service for applications to external funding agencies. Investigators should notify the office roughly 4 weeks in advance of the proposal due date. Faculty who wish to utilize this service, or volunteer to serve as a mentor, should contact Justin Pearlman at pearlman@usc.edu.
NIH implements Public Access Policy regarding NIH-funded research. Information on faculty compliance is available via Norris Medical Library. Visit Site
The Guide for Research at USC, developed by the Office of Compliance and the Office of Research Advancement,has been distributed as ready reference on university processes for: (1) proposal submission, (2) account establishment, (3) research management, (4) closeout, and (5) research education. Download Guide: Visit Site
Featured Research Initiative
Energy Institute
The USC Energy Institute, home of the Future Fuels and Energy Initiative, fosters the transformation of future fuel and energy choices in order to create economically viable and environmentally sound communities worldwide. Read More
Highlighted Research Center
Information Sciences Institute
ISI is a national leader in university-based information processing research, including developing advanced computer and communication technologies. Visit Site
Research Channel
A series of informational video programs highlighting research events from USC with a special emphasis on faculty and staff interviews and presentations. Visit Site
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