Office of Research

Office of Research Mission, Values & Strategic Goals

Mission statement

The Office of Research at the University of Georgia serves to catalyze and support innovative research and scholarship across the UGA enterprise, facilitating a diverse and inclusive culture of research excellence that produces new knowledge, creative works, and solutions to build a better world.

Our Values

  • Steadfast Resilience: Adaptive, persistent approach to the delivery of services in support of the UGA enterprise
  • Authentic Integrity: Honest and transparent communications that foster trust
  • Open Curiosity: Steadfast commitment to lifelong discovery and creativity and to listening without judgement to the whole community
  • Collaborative Leadership: Service with intentional engagement—top down, bottom up, and middle out
  • Inclusive Equity: Equal respect and recognition for all, contributing to inclusive equity in all facets of the UGA enterprise.