Associate Vice President for Research
The Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR) plays a visionary role in advancing the University of Tennessee System’s research ambitions and fosters excellence in research and scholarship across all campuses and disciplines. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success, the AVPR facilitates systemwide efforts to develop and strengthen research capacity and productivity, and in partnership with the AVP for Research, Outreach, and Economic Development, promotes partnerships that enhance research-related economic development statewide. The AVPR works with research leadership at all UT System institutions to support and promote strategic partnerships and research programs, leverage resources, and identify ways to increase capacity, efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes.