Research Connections

Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC)

An interdisciplinary hub for materials science and engineering research and education, AMPAC aims to advance UCF as a global leader by developing advanced materials, leading research programs, and fostering industry partnerships to drive innovation and economic growth.

Center for Public and Nonprofit Management

The UCF Center for Public and Nonprofit Management supports faculty, students, and community research while leading public service projects and offering training to strengthen nonprofit capacity. Through research and engagement, the center advances policy and governance locally and globally.

Center for Research in Education Simulation Technology

The Center for Research in Education Simulation Technologies (CREST) develops and applies simulation tools like TeachLivE™ to enhance teaching, research, and societal impact.

Environmental Systems Engineering Institute

The Environmental Systems Engineering Institute at UCF advances research and education in civil, environmental, and construction engineering.

Florida Solar Energy Center® (FSEC®)

The Florida Solar Energy Center® (FSEC®) at UCF conducts leading research in renewable energy, efficiency, and sustainable transportation.

Florida Space Institute

FSI unites researchers, educators, and staff from Florida universities to advance space science, from Earth’s atmosphere to planetary exploration. The institute supports major NASA missions, develops propulsion technologies, and operates the Florida Space Grant Consortium and State Space Research Initiative.

The UCF Institute for Social and Behavioral Science conducts community-focused research and evaluations on public health, policy, and social issues across Florida.

Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science

The Institute of Exercise Physiology and Rehabilitation Science advances research in exercise and rehabilitation sciences through faculty, student, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Institutional Review Board

Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) review research involving human volunteers to ensure ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

Institute for Simulation and Training (IST)

IST delivers advanced, customizable simulation and technology solutions that are user-friendly, cost-effective, and efficient.

Knight Research Scholar Program (KRSP)

The Knight Research Scholars Program connects undergraduates with research projects while giving graduate students and postdoctoral scholars mentorship and leadership experience.

NanoScience Technology Center

The Center (NSTC) advances research and innovation in materials and nanotechnology, trains students in cutting-edge techniques, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across science and engineering.

Office of Research

The Office of Research supports innovation, funding, and commercialization that drives impact, strengthens communities, and advances UCF’s global research leadership.

Qualtrics Survey Software

Qualtrics provides researchers with an intuitive platform to design, distribute, and analyze surveys with advanced tools, robust data collection, and detailed analytics. Learn how to access and use Qualtrics for your research needs.

Renewable Energy and Chemical Transformation (REACT)

UCF’s Renewable Energy and Chemical Transformation Cluster develops alternative materials for safe, sustainable catalysis to advance renewable energy production and storage.

Resilient, Intelligent and Sustainable Energy Systems (RISES)

RISES at UCF advances renewable energy integration and smart grid solutions through collaborative, multidisciplinary research with university, industry, and government partners.

Responsible Conduct of Research

The NSF and NIH require Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training for all NSF grants and certain NIH awards, covering topics such as authorship, conflicts of interest, data management, mentoring, and research misconduct. The Office of Research Compliance monitors completion of this training for sponsored awards.

Important: UCF requires all doctoral students to complete the online CITI RCR training and email their certificate to gradworkshops@ucf.edu. Contact the College of Graduate Studies with questions.

Student Research Week

Student Research Week celebrates research and creative scholarship at UCF, showcasing graduate and undergraduate work while providing opportunities to advance careers and strengthen communities.

Tech Transfer

Discover technology solutions to advance your business goals. UCF offers hundreds of innovations, including diagnostics, sensors, simulators, and clean tech. Search available technologies to find the right fit for your company.

Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute

The Toni Jennings Exceptional Education Institute supports individuals and families with disabilities through education, research, and services in academics, behavior, communication, independent living, career preparation, and community engagement.

Townes Laster Institute

Associated with CREOL, the College of Optics & Photonics, and the Florida Photonics Center of Excellence, the Townes Laser Institute is funded by the State of Florida to advance next-generation laser light engines for medicine, manufacturing, and defense. Supported by significant state funding and faculty expansion, the Institute builds on UCF’s strengths in laser technologies and related innovations.

UCF Business Incubation Program

The UCF Business Incubation Program provides resources and guidance to startups throughout Central Florida. Students can connect with UCF’s entrepreneurial network and explore how new businesses develop and thrive.

UCF Center for Ethics

The UCF Center for Ethics fosters a culture of ethical literacy, guiding research, teaching, and partnerships while exploring emerging ethical issues in areas such as health, technology, the environment, and education.

UCF Coastal: National Center for Inegrated Coastal Research

UCF Coastal conducts research, education, and outreach to address coastal challenges, develop conservation strategies, and support the sustainability of coastal communities.

UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence

The UCF Institute of Artificial Intelligence unites faculty across disciplines to advance AI research, education, and real-world impact.

UCF Office of Research Cyberinfrastructure

Get the computing power, data tools, and expert guidance you need, including cloud services, high-performance computing, and technical consulting.

UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub

The UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub studies Puerto Rican populations and their communities, promoting research, knowledge-sharing, and solutions to social, economic, and educational challenges while engaging students, fostering partnerships, and serving as a gateway for research on Latin America and the Caribbean.

UCF Restores

UCF RESTORES offers innovative PTSD treatment for first responders, military personnel, and trauma survivors, combining therapy and technology to restore hope.

Violence Against Women

UCF’s Violence Against Women Cluster conducts interdisciplinary research across education, social work, criminal justice, sociology, and medicine to understand and prevent violence against women, guiding policy and practice to reduce harm and its societal costs.