Welcome to the Office of Research at Fordham University! The Office of Research supports Fordham University’s mission through coordination and facilitation of the University's research and development (R&D) initiatives, sponsored programs and research compliance. We are committed to supporting faculty, student and staff research activities, facilitating interdisciplinary research collaboration, and expanding Fordham’s strong research enterprise.

The Office of Research oversees and coordinates several research units and programs, including:

• Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
• Institutional Review Board (IRB)
• Faculty Fellowships
• Internal Funding Opportunities
• Research Centers and Institutes

We champion research collaboration with both internal and external organizations:

• University Research Council
• Faculty Research Development
• Student Research Development
• The Bronx Science Consortium
• Fordham at Columbia Research Fellow program
• Fordham-NYU Research Fellow program

The Office of Research is also responsible for:

• Designing and implementing Research Policies and Procedures
• Facilitating Research Recognition Programs
• Coordinating the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
• Assisting in the coordination of the Radiation Safety Program and Research Integrity​

Please contact me and my staff should you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you.

Z. George Hong, PhD
Chief Research Officer
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Rose Hill, Cunniffe House, Room 219
Tel: 718-817-0029
Email: zhong4@fordham.edu
Web: http://www.fordham.edu/academics/office_of_research/