Office of the Vice President forResearch and Innovation

Transformative innovation

Dear faculty, staff, students, stakeholders and community partners:

VCU is known for its welcoming culture, urban setting and public impact through community-engagement. We are a place of knowledge co-creation where everyone has a seat at the table. 

VCU is built for breakthroughs. Across our three main campuses and in our community, VCU research, scholarship and creative practices shape the future through transformative innovation. Our research growth has expanded significantly in just the past few years,  where together with our students, trainees and community partners, we deliver public impact that is locally relevant with global implications.

Supported by our robust culture of collaboration, inclusive strategies and identified strategic priorities, I am delighted to spearhead the VCU Strategic Research Priorities Plan (plan overview).

Regards,

P. Srirama Rao, Ph.D.
Vice president for research and innovation