Welcome to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Office of Research at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Our office is dedicated to supporting faculty researchers across all disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and life, physical, and mathematical sciences. We provide comprehensive resources and services to facilitate your research endeavors, from grant proposal assistance and compliance guidance to professional development and collaboration opportunities. Whether you are working within your discipline or as part of an interdisciplinary team, the LAS Office of Research is here to help you achieve your research goals and advance knowledge in your field.
This page is dedicated to providing essential research resources for our faculty members. Here, you will find links to forms and templates, training and professional development materials, and information about the various offices supporting faculty research within the college and across the university.
Forms and portals
Access a variety of forms and templates to streamline your research processes:
- Request for support (LAS Office of Research)
- Resources for proposal development
- SciENcv Guide
- MyResearch Portal
- Cost Share Checklist
Training and professional development
Enhance your research skills and professional growth through our training and development programs:
- Resources for new faculty
- Workshops and seminars
- Funding opportunities
- Research advising and project development
Subscribe
- The Funding Newsletter, a funding opportunities email list managed by OVCRI
- This Week in Illinois Research, a weekly communication for the campus research community, from the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation
- Limited Submissions Newsletter, opportunities and announcements related to Limited Submissions
Supporting offices
Discover the offices dedicated to supporting your research endeavors:
- Office of the Provost: Provides comprehensive guidance for faculty activities, including appointments, campus honors, and professional conduct.
- Office of Proposal Development: Manages external funding and ensures compliance with sponsor requirements.
- Office of Research Security: Evaluates research security, risk and compliance with federal guidelines.
- Library Services: Offers extensive resources and support for literature reviews, data management, and more.
- Technology Services: Provides tools and support for research computing and data storage.
Communicating research impact
Additional resources
Explore more resources to aid your research:
- Illinois Experts
- Interdisciplinary Research Centers
- LAS Policy Manual
- Trolling and Doxxing Attacks on Scholars
For any questions or additional support, please contact the LAS Office of Research at las-research@illinois.edu.