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
In the news: App State researchers create new tool for honeybees
Apr 11, 2025
The Beemon Hive Monitoring System tracks bee movements and sounds for more resilient hives....
App State Oral History Program preserves the past and present through storytelling
Apr 11, 2025
Special Collections Research Center houses oral histories, university archives, historical exhibits and more....
In the news: Carbo-loading before a big run? Here's what experts suggest. [faculty featured]
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. David Nieman, professor in App State's Department of Biology, offers advice on how runners can avoid "hitting the wall" in a marathon....
Dr. Adam McKay contributes to new study identifying heterogeneous outgassing regions on distant solar system object
Apr 11, 2025
The study provides the first detection of carbon dioxide in the centaur known as 29P/Schwassmann-Wachmann 1....
In the News: Meteorite Hunters Scavenge N.C. Mountains [Faculty Featured]
Apr 11, 2025
Anthony Love, research operations and laboratories manager in App State’s Department of Geological and Environmental Studies, talks about his meteor...
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.
Fulbright Week
Appalachian State University hosts Fulbright Week, an annual event organized and supported by multiple partners across campus, including administrative offices and faculty. Virtual events are planned to help share the many opportunities available to you through Fulbright, answer questions you have about the program, and help you prepare a strong Fulbright application. The week is sponsored by the Office of International Education and Development, the Office of Research and Innovation, and Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
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.