Western Michigan University
Welcome to the Office of the
Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Vice President for Research (OVPR)
Discovery is broad and deep at Western Michigan University. Our hundreds of faculty and staff have created a rich diversity of research and creative activities. OVPR facilitates, supports, and sustains both individual investigators and collaborative programs. We encourage internal and external inter-disciplinary and inter-organizational Discovery initiatives. OVPR assists with external funding proposal development and submission, manages the awarding and administration of internal funding support, and oversees compliance with research-related federal, state, and University regulations. This site provides tools and resources to help you do Discovery at WMU.
To access Proposal Approval Form (PAF) click here.
If new to the PAF system, please go here for an overview and instructions.
Funding Opportunities Highlights
Featured monthly are new funding opportunities relevant for WMU faculty and staff. To review funding opportunities highlighted this month click here To review featured funding opportunities highlighted in January click here
Front Page News - What's Happening!
Front Page News - What's Happening!
Excellence In Discovery Recognition
A recent luncheon for a select, special group of WMU faculty and staff celebrated their excellence in Discovery.
Internal Funding Opportunities Deadlines
For more information, click here.
Discover Discovery Workshops Offered
OVPR, with the Office of Faculty Development, will offer Discover Discovery series again this year. For workshop descriptions go to the registration site:
Register for Discover Discovery.
Discovery Experts Database is a tool designed to enhance your reach and reputation as a Discovery Expert.
You can access your profile information at the link below:
Click here to access Discovery Experts
Congratulations to WMU Faculty and Staff!
External Award Activity - July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014Submissions: 166 | Awards: 126 External Award Activity - July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014 Submissions:371| Awards:252 |