Roberto Peccei
Vice Chancellor for Research

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research works with the academic leadership, faculty, researchers, and graduate students:

To advance cutting-edge research programs across and between the broad spectrum of disciplines at UCLA.

To foster research and technology development that contribute to regional, national and international economic growth, educational and social advancement.

To foster research partnerships and collaborations across international boundaries, disciplines and sectors.

To provide the optimal research environment and infrastructure.

To promote economic development through knowledge transfer and the commercialization of research results.

Download the 2007 Fact Sheet which outlines many of the accomplishments of UCLA's research enterprise.

Click here to see an overview of the 2007 UCLA Sponsored Awards

Download the 2008 California R&D report which demonstrates the importance of federal investment in R&D to California’s economy and its future in the global marketplace.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research also has managerial responsibility for research-related administrative units of the university, including:

• Office of Contracts and Grants
• Office of Extramural Fund Management
• Office of Compliance
• Office for the Protection of Research Subjects
• Office of Intellectual Property