Welcome to Research & Innovation
Message from the Vice President for Research & Innovation
Ahmad M. Itani Ph.D.
Vice President for Research & Innovation
University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso is home to experts who are leaders in their fields and creators of new research thrusts. From Computing to the Arts, our faculty, students, and staff are shaping the future, finding practical answers to complex problems. Supported by state-of-the-art research facilities, we have demonstrated a long-term commitment to preparing students to thrive in a time of fusion of the digital, physical, and biological worlds. Our researchers are creating technologies that will change the world.
With more than $146 million in research activity, UTEP is ranked among the top public research universities nationwide. The Research & Innovation division supports this world-class research enterprise by advancing transformative research excellence across campus and nurturing an innovative, cross-disciplinary culture. In all our work, we maintain a constant focus on our public mission of increasing access to excellent higher education and advancing discovery that positively impacts the health, culture, education, and economy of our region, the State of Texas, the nation, and the world. We do so by enabling the research success of our faculty and students through supporting the university research mission by providing research development, stewardship, compliance and safety services, and securing strategic external partnerships.
Events & Learning Opportunities
Lunch & Learn
Bring your lunch and laptop and join our interactive sessions designed to enhance your grant writing skills. All sessions will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, where experts will share their insights, strategies, and best practices. Gain valuable tips, feedback, and networking opportunities to elevate your grant proposals.
June 2024 - May 2025
National academics Sciences Engineering medicine - Research and application in team science: committee meeting #3
May 29, 2024
Department of Energy – BES Early Career Network: Grant Writing Tips and Insights
May 30, 2024
View DetailsVirtual Grant Writing Webinar Series - Debuting Your Research Career: How to Plan for and Write Your First (or Next) NIH Grant Application
May 23, 2024 | Jun 20,2024 | Jul 18,2024.
NSF Office Hours: Preparing your Phase 1 Proposal for America’s Seed Fund at NSF
Thursday, June 6, 2024
NSF Webinar: New Focus on Recruiting Emerging Climate and Adaptation Scientists and Transformers (FORECAST) Program
Thursday, June 6, 2024
DoE Office of Energy Justice and Equity - Community of Change Leaders: HSIs
August 22, 2024