USF Research, Innovation & Economic Development is led by Dr. Paul R. Sanberg, Senior Vice President. USF Research coordinates and facilitates institutional research initiatives and supports university-wide research initiatives. USF Research provides administrative direction and oversight of research policies and procedures, assurances, budgetary matters, and central services. USF Research is also the home of the USF Research Park, the USF Innovation Enterprise, the National Academy of Inventors and the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.