Research Administration & Engagement

RAE Temporary Location

Beginning Monday, May 12, and continuing through late July, the Office of Research Administration and Engagement will be temporarily located in Building 86, Room 126. During this period, RAE staff will work in a hybrid schedule and will be available via email, phone, chat and scheduled in-person/virtual meetings. Thank you for your understanding. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need assistance. Questions? Contact Dr. Jerry Lin.

Call for Nominations

Awards are available to recognize individuals with a distinguished record of research, scholarly, and/or creative achievements at UWF. Such achievements may include, but are not limited to:

• Production/publication of research, creative, and scholarly products, including manuscripts, books, performances, exhibitions, or displays.
• Successful engagement in multidisciplinary efforts that culminate in research products.
• Scholarly activities that engage and inform the community.
• Demonstrated engagement in the pursuit and securing of external funds to support research or has made a lasting impact on their disciplinary field.

Nominations should be submitted by the nominating party via the Faculty Awards Nominations 2025 form by September 3, 2025.

Visit Awards for Distinction in Research, Scholarship, and Creativity for more information and previous winners.

University of West Florida welcomes new associate vice president of research administration and engagement

The University of West Florida announces Dr. Jerry Lin as the new associate vice president of research administration and engagement, effective January 6, 2025. In this position, Lin will lead the department’s work with faculty, students and staff to cultivate, develop and preserve the highest quality research, scholarship and creative activities, affirming UWF’s place as a leader in higher education research.

Visit the UWF Newsroom to read more about the University of West Florida welcomes new associate vice president of research administration and engagement article.

UWF earns high research activity designation from Carnegie Foundation

The University of West Florida was designated a Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. This is the first time the University has received this reputable classification.

Visit the UWF Newsroom to read more about the UWF earns high research activity designation from Carnegie Foundation article.

Create Your Research Profile in the Argo Scholar Commons

The UWF Libraries hosts the Argo Scholar Commons (ASC), an online showcase of research, scholarship, and creativity from the UWF community. Works placed in the repository are more easily discovered in internet search engines (i.e. Google), and help increase the visibility and awareness of both content creators and the University. Visit their website today for more information on how to submit your latest publications, presentations and reports.

STATEMENT: Florida law requires that all state university employees "engaged in the design, conduct, or reporting of research" must disclose any and all outside activities and conflicts of interests. Pursuant to 1012.977 (FS), any such state university employee who fails to disclose such activities "shall be suspended without pay pending the outcome of an investigation which shall not exceed 60 days. Upon conclusion of the investigation, the university or entity may terminate the contract of the employee."