Office of Research, Innovation and Collaboration (ORIC) Support Services

Outreach and Research Engagement
Find resources to support your research, plan school outreach, connect with K-12 leaders, and partner with community organizations.
Proposal Development
The EHE Office of Research, Innovation and Collaboration (ORIC) works closely with faculty, postdocs, research staff and students across the college and the university to develop responsive and competitive proposals. We provide an array of services depending on the particular requirements of the sponsor and the needs of principal investigators.
Grant Management
ORIC provides guidance to Principal Investigators and monitors all departmental sponsored research projects including appointing personnel, setting up preliminary grants, progress reporting, modifications, and much more.

Recent Grant Awards

Traci Lepicki: DACUM Analysis and Curriculum Design for Water Industry Apprenticeship Coordinators $23,278
David Julian: NAICCO Evaluation $150,000
Tasha Lewis: From Concept to Cotton: A Product Innovation Experience $19,229
Danene Fast: Orientation and Mobility – ODE Grant FY2025-26 $167,300
See all grant awards