Vice President for Research and Innovation

Theresa Mayer

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation is responsible for the following

Supporting and promoting Virginia Tech faculty members, staff, and student research, scholarship, and creative activity
Policies regarding regulatory compliance and ethical conduct of research
Communicating research capabilities and achievements to the university community and the public
Supporting the university community and its missions by fostering quality research and scholarship
Providing access to funding information
Enhancing the ability to respond to national research priorities and pursue opportunities
Encouraging and directing inquiry into new and emerging fields
Promoting solutions to problems and advances of basic knowledge in diverse disciplines and through interdisciplinary cooperation
Ensuring compliance with policies and procedures related to research
Marketing faculty talent and university capabilities within the university community and to external audiences
Fostering partnerships with outside agencies and businesses

Charles Clancy | Director
540-858-3350

Research Computing

Linda Bucy | Interim Director for Sponsored Program Administration, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controls and Conflict of Interest Officer
540-231-5281

Research Education and Administrative Compliance

Linda Bucy | Interim Director for Sponsored Program Administration, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Controls and Conflict of Interest Officer
540-231-9477
Vicky Ratcliffe | Manager of Research Education and Development
540-231-7964
David Brady | Director of the Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance
540-231-6642

Research Communications

Administrative staff