At Georgia Southern University, we recognize that research development and professional growth are essential to advancing faculty research initiatives. Our programs are designed to support faculty and staff through every stage of the research process. Current initiatives focus on large, interdisciplinary, and institution-wide projects, while professional development opportunities address ongoing process improvements within the Office of Research. Expanded services are planned for future academic years.
Funding Opportunities
Discover internal and external research funding opportunities to advance your scholarly work. Faculty and staff can access curated funding databases, search tools, and funding lists to identify grants and sponsored projects that align with their research goals.
Professional Development for Researchers
The Office of Research provides training and professional development programs for faculty, staff, and administrators. These opportunities are designed to strengthen research skills, improve grant writing, and support long-term academic success.
Research Team & Proposal Support
We offer limited support for research teams pursuing large interdisciplinary or institutional projects. Services may include grant writing assistance, proposal development, and administrative facilitation. Faculty interested in additional support should contact our team at ResDev@georgiasouthern.edu.
Entrepreneurship & Commercialization
Turn your research and innovative ideas into market-ready solutions. Whether you are exploring commercialization potential, navigating the patent process, or deciding next steps after being awarded a patent, our Ask the Expert sessions can guide you through the commercialization pathway.
Intellectual Property Support
The Office of Research assists faculty across all colleges and units with identifying, protecting, and managing intellectual property. We help ensure your discoveries are properly safeguarded and positioned for future innovation.