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About the Office of Research

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Our Mission:

The Office of Research is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant research culture and advancing research development at Chapman University. We provide leadership and oversight for Chapman's research enterprise, supporting faculty and postdoctoral researchers throughout the full lifecycle of sponsored activities and contracts. Through fostering collaboration, interdisciplinary inquiry, and innovation, we strive to advance the quality, productivity, and demonstrated impact of Chapman's research, scholarship, and creative activity.

How We Support You

Our team offers hands-on expertise and personalized guidance at every stage of the research process. From identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals to negotiating awards and managing sponsored activity funds, we are here to support you every step of the way.

We are also committed to building and sustaining a thriving research community at Chapman through our research development initiatives, including workshops, training, and resources designed to enhance the skills and capabilities of our faculty and researchers at every stage of their careers.

We serve as your resource for navigating the complex regulatory landscape governing research, ensuring compliance in areas including human subjects, animal research, biosafety, export controls, research integrity, and financial conflicts of interest.

Furthermore, we support the translation of Chapman's research discoveries into real-world impact by providing expertise in technology transfer, commercialization, and the development of industry partnerships.

Meet Our Team

Get to know our Office of Research team.

Meet the Office of Research

Organization Chart

See how our office structure is set up.

Office of Research Org Chart

Contact Us


You are welcome to reach us via phone or email.

Research Main Phone
(714) 628-2805

For inquiries from external parties, please click here to email us.

For internal research inquiries from the Chapman community, please submit a JIRA ticket to the Office of Research.