The University Research Council (URC) is a standing Presidential Committee that seeks to "formulate University research policies and procedures" and report these initiatives to the University President. 

By statute, the URC draws its membership from across the University's undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. 

The URC seeks to create a supportive and enabling environment for research at Fordham. 

The URC encourages all faculty to apply for:
 - external research funding via the 
   Office of Sponsored Programs
 - Fordham Funded Grants & Fellowships 
   to cultivate the preliminary data and/or publications
   necessary to support such proposals. 

The URC has advocated for and achieved: 
 - the creation of Summer Faculty Research Grant
   stipends;
 - the creation of a "1st Year at Fordham" 
   Faculty Research Grant; 
 - an "incentives for funded research" program;
 - enhanced Grant Officer and Faculty Development 
   services;
 - a pool of student volunteers for human subjects 
   research;
 - the promotion of faculty research achievements;
and other measures to raise the profile of research at Fordham. 

Please visit the Office of Research website to
Grab the Ram by the Horns and take advantage of these URC initiatives and other opportunities to be part of
"Growing Research at Fordham!"