Division of Research and Innovation
The Division of Research and Innovation works to enhance research opportunities for the whole university and to support university researchers at all levels. We help with grant development, with assistance from A&M’s Office of Sponsored Research Services.
We maintain the university’s research funding and administration databases; currently, sponsors have committed nearly $4.3 million in grant and contract funds to A&M–Central Texas researchers among the three colleges and graduate school, the library, and the University Center for Applied Research and Engagement.
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UCARE
When Research Rolls Its Sleeves Up: The A&M-Central Texas Center for Applied Research and Engagement, Has Resources and Answers
UCARE for short!
This, says Jeff Kirk, Ph.D. and Walter Murphy, Ph.D., senior leaders in the A&M–Central Texas division of research, is not too good to be true. It is real. It is actively engaged. And its name is the University Center for Applied Research and Engagement or UCARE, for short.
“The Texas A&M University System isn’t part of Texas in name only. We are literally rooted in being in every community, offering a kaleidoscope of services relevant to their daily lives and everyday needs,” Kirk said.
“That’s more than a mission statement,” he continued. “It is a serious commitment we make good on every day.”
Enter Sandra Blackwell…
Research Presentations Highlight Scholars Day
April 8, 2026
Taylor Petro’s study was one of 17 research posters on display in the Bill Yowell Conference Center Tuesday morning as part of the Scholars Day recognition at Texas A&M University–Central Texas.
Students display and discuss their research posters at the event each spring. A similar event is held in the fall where students present their research in a lecture format.
Dr. Walter Murphy, Assistant Vice President, Division of Research and Innovation, said the event gives student the opportunity to experience presenting their research in a conference setting. He also said it helps others on campus understand the type of high-level research that students are conducting.
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Research Development
Grant opportunities &
proposal development
Email: [email protected]
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Institutional Review Board
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Main Office
Contact us by phone, email or visit us in person.
We are located in Founders Hall, 4th floor, Suite 418.
M-F 8am to 5pm.
Associate Provost,
Associate VP for Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418B
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5427
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Vice President,
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418A
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5761
Email: [email protected]
Director, UCARE
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 310P
Division of Research and Innovation,
UCARE
Phone: 254.519.5752
Email: [email protected]
Research Development Associate
Office: Founders Hall – 418C
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5741
Email: [email protected]
