In its 2022 ranking, the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has placed UC Davis School of Medicine among the nation’s leading medical schools for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. It ranked the school 32nd nationally - one spot higher than last year.
UC Davis School of Medicine Office of Research
The School of Medicine Office of Research manages research awards and proposals, oversees laboratory safety and research space, provides researchers with guidance and support for grant submissions, and facilitates industry alliances and program evaluation.

Research Operations
The Research Operations unit facilitates research grant proposals, limited submissions, award nominations, Bridge Funding assessment and research data analytics.

Grants Facilitation
The Grants Facilitation unit supports School of Medicine researchers in their grant writing, manuscript editing, and professional development.

Research Administration
The Research Administration unit provides pre-award support to School of Medicine departments and centers, assistance with interpreting contracts, grants policies and general research administration support.

Evaluation
The Evaluation unit collaborates with programs to design evaluation plans with clear, measurable goals and optimal use of resources.

Safety Management
The Safety Management program sets standards for research safety management as well as individual laboratory safety programs and activities.

Research Space Oversight
The Research Space Oversight unit supervises all School of Medicine research space assessments, allocations, and recommendations.

School of Medicine Annual Research Impact Report
The School of Medicine Office of Research is pleased to provide our Annual Research Impact Report for fiscal year 2022-2023. This report provides a snapshot of just a few of the more than 500 principal investigators directing basic, translational and clinical research projects at UC Davis School of Medicine.


UC Davis School of Medicine earns top ratings
UC Davis School of Medicine ranks in the top 10 in three areas according to a new national ranking. U.S. News & World Report placed the School of Medicine 3rd in diversity, 7th in family medicine and 8th for primary care.

About Aggie Square
Located on the UC Davis Sacramento Campus, Aggie Square will house business partners and community-based programs with UC Davis innovation and research to create a stronger and healthier shared community.