RCA Teams
RCA ORG CHART
Core Research Facilities
RCA Core Research Facilities (NDSU Department 4350) comprises two central multiuser facilities: the Materials Characterization, Analysis, and Fabrication (MCAF) Core and the Electron Microscopy Core (EMC). The Core Research Facilities team also provides oversight for premises managed by RCA including buildings Research 1 (R1), Research 1 Addition (R1-A), and Research 2 (R2) in the NDeavor™ Barry D. Batcheller Tech Park.
Innovation and Economic Development
The Office of Innovation and Economic Development acts as the university's central hub for fostering industry partnerships in research collaborations, supporting campus innovators and entrepreneurs, and collaborating with regional economic development organizations to ensure alignment between university initiatives and business needs. Reach out to the office if you are looking for research collaborations, guidance on your startup journey, or opportunities to bridge the academic and broader economic communities.
ND EPSCoR
ND EPSCoR provides leadership and coordination to broaden and diversify ND's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce pathway from elementary through graduate school; supports and grows statewide STEM research efforts and competitiveness at participating institutions of higher education; and conveys the impact of STEM research, outreach, and workforce efforts to ND stakeholders.
NDSU Research Foundation
Established on May 30, 1989, the NDSU Research Foundation facilitates the commercialization of intellectual property developed by NDSU faculty, students, and staff. The Foundation supports NDSU in teaching, research, and public service missions by enabling NDSU faculty to become involved in research, product, and business endeavors and by making interactions with business and industry to expand NDSU's ability to commercialize research discoveries with domestic and international for-profit business organizations.
NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota
Through AgTech innovations, the NSF AgTech Engine in North Dakota holds the potential to improve how the nation produces food for the world. With many connection points to the project, everyone is invited to learn more and collaborate with the project.
Research and Faculty Development
The mission of the Research and Faculty Development unit is to enhance NDSU's ability to compete for external funding by providing resources, training, and assistance related to developing successful research programs. Activities of the research development office include announcing funding opportunities, managing the Atom Grants subscription and offering training and support for users of the system, developing and coordinating grant writing workshops and professional development opportunities for faculty, managing internal funding programs such as travel awards and research support services, support for broader impacts, and developing proposal writing resources and tools.
Research Integrity, Security, and Compliance
Research Integrity, Security, and Compliance (RISC) supports the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Conflict of Interest Committee (COIC) operations. RISC provides oversight in the areas of export controls, research security, dual-use research of concern, uncrewed aerial vehicle compliance; provides veterinary care and consultation; and subject matter expertise on promoting research integrity, security, and compliance with federal regulations.
Sponsored Programs Administration
The Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) office is the central administrative support office under the Vice President for Research and Creative Activity unit. The office encourages and supports university faculty and staff in their pursuit of external funding to conduct research or other scholarly activity, with an emphasis on administrative functions that advance a culture of compliance with applicable regulations. SPA provides budget review and institutional signature for all external proposal submissions, manages electronic application submission processes, and negotiates awards received from external sources for sponsored program activities on behalf of the university. The office also assists in non-financial post award administration matters.
Strategic Research Initiatives
The Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) team supports NDSU’s research mission by advancing strategic efforts that strengthen the university’s research enterprise. In collaboration with campus stakeholders, the team partners on high-impact initiatives aligned with institutional goals, providing expertise and specialized services to foster innovation, build capacity, and position NDSU for success in a competitive research landscape.