University of Georgia Research Institute
Contributions to
Federal Agency Missions
The UGA Research Institute (UGARI) serves as the organizational foundation for growing UGA’s applied research partnerships with U.S. mission agencies and industry. Created in Spring 2022, UGARI’s mission is to facilitate and support research teams of faculty, research staff and students in meeting the special needs and requirements of mission agencies such that all participants receive value, long-term relationships are developed, and UGA programs benefit.
Now Hiring: UGARI Director
The UGA Research Institute is seeking its inaugural Director and welcomes experienced candidates interested in leading the team and shaping UGARI’s growth. For more information, please see the position description.
What Support does UGARI Provide?
UGARI Supports faculty on select mission agency efforts from project development through execution. We do this by providing:
Project & Team Development
- Match UGA Faculty Capability to Sponsor Needs
- UGA & Multi-University Faculty Teaming
- Coordination with OPE, SPA, Government Relations
Project Execution Support
- Project Management both pre and post award supporting professional execution and outward and inward-facing relationships.
- Facilitation of the planning and execution of projects requiring research security compliance, including Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Export Control.
- Information on how to look out for and plan for CUI in your projects [link underlined to a page with the contents of CUI Information Doc]
Graduate Fellow Support for Collaboration Building projects
- MS and PhD Student support through the Research Collaboration Assistance Program (ReCAP)
Reach out and contact us for how to get started. Also sign up for our listserve to receive current program and opportunity information.
Our Focus Areas
UGARI is organized around two strategic areas grounded in its founding and ongoing efforts supporting faculty teams engaged in work with Department of Energy National Labs and the Department of Defense.
Energy and Environment
Information and support for faculty interested in developing research and educational projects funded by DOE and in establishing collaborative partnerships within the DOE National Laboratory Complex.
Global Security
Information and support for faculty interested in developing projects with nation defense and security agency programs with emphasis on Department of Defense (DoD) and the DOE National Lab complex.
Interested in Staying Connected?
If you are interested in receiving timely research and educational opportunities through our UGARI listserv, please contact Dan Kaplan.
