Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
OfficeThe Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and expands competitive research and creative scholarship at USD. The office oversees USD's research function, assisting faculty and researchers, generating student opportunities, and establishing and administering policies governing the conduct of research and overseeing the management of research programs.
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414 E. Clark St.
Vermillion SD 57069
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Promoting and Supporting Research at USD
Research and creative activities constitute one of the most valued contributions from the faculty and students of the University of South Dakota. They are the foundation of a rigorous graduate education, a distinguishing factor in the undergraduate liberal arts experience and a tangible illustration of our faculty's contributions to the world.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs is committed to cultivating and supporting the unending curiosity of our research community at USD. Our office has overall responsibility for the university's research function, assisting faculty and researchers, establishing and administering policies governing the conduct of research and overseeing the management of research programs. We assist investigators seeking external funding, partner with government and commercial partners to grow USD's research enterprise and assist in bringing the benefits of research discoveries to the public and private sectors.
To see a digital copy of the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Annual Report, please click here.
Research News & Stories
Service-Learning Immerses OT Students in Collaborative Experiences
Service-learning and collaboration are valuable components of all University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences student experiences, and for many occupational therapy students, opportunities to make a difference are embraced.
Physician Assistant Faculty Member Acquires Grant to Deliver Opioid Use Disorder Training
Through a federal grant, a University of South Dakota professor is seeking to help end the devastating impacts that opioid misuse has on individuals, families and communities.
More Than 800 South Dakota High School Students to Experience Realistic Health Care at Annual HOSA Conference April 11-12
Over 800 South Dakota high school students will immerse themselves in experiences that demonstrate what a career in health care is like at the South Dakota HOSA State Leadership Conference April 11-12, held at the Sanford Pentagon, Sanford Fieldhouse, University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls campus and Southeast Technical College.
Faculty & Staff
Daniel Engebretson
Ruth Bakker
Kirby Fuglsby
Marc Guilford
Jennifer Lindblom
Gina O'Connor
Kevin OKelley
Scott Pottorff
Melinda Robinson
Linda Rupp
