ODU Research Foundation

Welcome to the ODU Research Foundation. As an integral partner with the Division of Research and Economic Development, our staff members are assigned to and operate the administrative and business services of the Old Dominion University (ODU) Research Foundation. The ODU Research Foundation serves all members of the ODU community engaged in sponsored research, creative, instructional, and service activities.

Our mission is to provide excellent support and a seamless administrative interface for all our ODU Research Foundation partners engaged in university-affiliated research and sponsored project activities while safeguarding the university with compliant best practices at federal, state, and local levels. We are consistently motivated by the ingenuity, passion, and hard work of our principal investigators, who delve into pioneering scientific concepts, engage in forward-thinking engineering research, and drive initiatives that positively impact the community and the world. We’re excited to support your research endeavors!

- Shannon Robinson, Ed.D., Senior Associate Vice President for Research and Executive Director of the ODU Research Foundation