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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Abdul-Akeem Sadiq speaking

UCF Professor Leads NSF-Supported Mentorship Program for Early-Career Hazards and Disaster Researchers

Abdul-Akeem Sadiq, who previously participated in the comprehensive program as both a fellow and mentor, is now facilitating its sixth cohort to help train the next generation of experts...
Three men dressed in sports jackets stand smiling behind chairs in a conference room. Professor Jeremy Hall is in the middle, holding an awards plaque and shaking hands with the man to his right.

UCF Professor Earns Southeastern Conference for Public Administration’s Highest Honor

Jeremy Hall, a professor of public administration, was recently recognized as this year’s recipient of the conference’s most prestigious award...
UCF alum Anthony Rios

UCF Triple Knight Steps Into Role of Orange County Fire Rescue Chief

As chief for Central Florida’s largest fire and rescue department, alum Anthony Rios ’12 ’15MPA ’22PhD is ensuring Orange County’s residents and visitors are in good hands...