Enhance your leadership skills with an advanced degree or certificate in research administration from the University of Central Florida. This fast-growing, dynamic field offers a variety of positions within colleges and universities, hospitals, nonprofits and government agencies.

Research administrators optimize an organization’s research goals by seeking funding opportunities, writing grants, reviewing proposals, negotiating contracts, managing budgets and ensuring compliance with regulations and protocols.

What to expect with a research administration degree.

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UCF Partners with Nonprofits to Help Veterans Find Leadership Roles Through Public Service Education

As the only pilot site in the southeast for the new Service to Service initiative, UCF is poised to help prepare veterans transitioning into civilian life find new ways to...
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Los Angeles Wildfires Show Firefighting and Public Communication Challenges

Amid the Los Angeles wildfires, UCF alumni discuss their research and experience in dealing with wildfires from firefighting to crisis communication...
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UCF Researchers, City of Orlando Unveil Inaugural Mobile Resilience Hub

Kelly Stevens, assistant professor of public administration, led the team in designing and building the solar-powered hub that will bring Orlando residents critical resources during emergencies and educational experiences year-round...