The Office of Research and Innovation supports Appalachian State University scholarly and creative activities by expanding access to and facilitating management of research opportunities. The Office enhances the research enterprise by building capacity through research development and methodological and statistical consultation, providing support for externally funded projects, ensuring compliance for regulatory programs, and facilitating the protection, management, and translation of intellectual property. The Office of Research and Innovation also collaborates with Special Funds Accounting on the fiscal management of awarded projects.
Units
Sponsored Programs
Proposal & Budget Preparation, Proposal Submission, Sponsored & Special Agreements (Material Transfer, Data Use, & Confidentiality), Project Management, Fellowship Proposals, Sponsored Project Reporting
Research Protections
Ethical & Regulatory Oversight of Research Involving Human Participants (IRB), Animals (IACUC), and Recombinant DNA; Export Control Regulations and the Conflicts of Interest Policy; Protection of Intellectual Property; Responsible Conduct of Research
News
3 App State teams confront flood risks and teacher shortages with Chancellor's Innovation grants
Aug 26, 2025
The scholars are advancing research that deepens knowledge and strengthens North Carolina....
ReCon is back on at App State
Aug 26, 2025
Collaborative research is a big emphasis among Mountaineers. That's why App State has revived the Research and Creative Activity Connections (ReCon) e...
App State research shows impact of climate stress on youth mental health
Aug 22, 2025
Climate stress was found to be a major mental health factor among young populations....
Dr. Jessica Martell receives Fulbright Award to research and teach at Queen’s University Belfast
Aug 20, 2025
The award is one of the most well-regarded and impactful fellowship programs in the world....
App State archaeologists unearth ancient campsite [Faculty and student featured]
Aug 20, 2025
Artifacts pointed the way to a temporary camp under Blackburn-Vannoy Farm....
Workshops
The Office of Research and Innovation offers many different professional development opportunities. You can see a full list of 2024-2025 workshops and workshop descriptions here. A current schedule and registration links are available on the 'Upcoming Events' calendar on research.appstate.edu.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Contact
Dr. Christine Ogilvie Hendren
Vice Provost for Research and Innovation
hendrenco@appstate.edu
828-262-8557
John E. Thomas Building
Suite 383
PO Box 32174
Boone, NC 28608-2174
Awarded External Grants & Contracts
App State faculty and staff routinely receive grant funding from state, regional and national organizations, as well as business and industry sponsors, in support of their research, creative and/or scholarly endeavors. These projects span a variety of disciplines — STEM, the arts and humanities, and business, to name a few — and have far-reaching impact.
Institutes and Partners
Click on the locations identified below on this interactive Google map to read more about Appalachian research being conducted around the world.