The mission of Florida Atlantic University’s Division of Research is to expand and support the university's academic and research programs by promoting the research, scholarly, creative and collaborative activities of faculty and students; encouraging national and international partnerships for workforce development and commercialization of research endeavors; enhancing the research infrastructure of the University to support the community in an ever-changing world; and providing an environment for timely production of graduate degrees through an educational experience of national and international excellence. 

Florida Atlantic University’s Division of Research provides the oversight, expertise and guidance for all of the various research activities throughout the university.  The Division of Research includes the Office of the Vice President, Sponsored Programs (Pre-award), Research Accounting (Post-award) and Office Technology Transfer. The Division of Research is also linked to the Offices of Graduate Admissions and Graduate Studies as well as the Florida Atlantic University Research Corporation and Florida Atlantic Research and Development Park.