Stanford University - Office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research

The office of the Vice Provost and Dean of Research (VPDoR) advances, nurtures and safeguards Stanford’s research ecosystem. It recommends and promulgates new research policies and oversees implementation. VPDoR also provides financial and operational oversight for independent academic units and research support offices. **Our Mission** We exist to advance, nurture, and safeguard Stanford’s research ecosystem. **Our Strategic Aims** **Collaborative Research** Facilitating strategic research collaborations across campus **Responsible Research Conduct** Fostering a culture of ethical and responsible research conduct. **Accessible Shared Platforms** Enhancing the accessibility and capability of data and instrument platforms. **Excellent Mission Support** Providing first-rate mission-support services to our independent academic units and broader research community.