If you are starting a new lab:
- See the Checklist for Getting Set Up as a Researcher
- Familiarize yourself with the Guide to Research at USC
- Review the sections on research for new faculty: Before You Arrive and Your First Few Months
- Review the list of upcoming workshops and clinics organized by the Office of Research
If you want help with your proposal:
- Review the resources on proposal and grantwriting tools provided by the Office of Research
If you are working with human subjects:
- Visit the Office for the Protection of Research Projects to learn about policies and rules governing all types of human subjects research
- Visit the Human Research Protection Program to learn about policies and rules governing all types of human subjects research, along with mandatory trainings and guidance on how to start a clinical trial.
If you are using animals in your research and teaching:
- Visit the Department of Animal Resources to learn how to prepare proposals and carry-out animal based researching and teaching activities, along with mandatory trainings
If you want to involve students in your lab:
- Consider submitting a proposal for the USC Undergraduate Research Program (URAP)
- Discuss with your department chair about available funding and resources to recruit graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
If you want to apply for university funds to support your scholarship and research:
- Funding
- For junior faculty who want to develop research programs and secure external funding, consider applying for the Zumberge Faculty Grant
Last updated September 2026