The Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) oversees the university-wide research operations and support infrastructure including research administration systems, research ethics, education and compliance, and serves as a resource for institutional strategic research planning and development. The VCR helps the translation of discoveries into knowledge and technologies for the benefit of the public. The VCR also assists the responsible and ethical conduct of research for faculty, students, and staff involved in research and related activities. The office of the Vice Chancellor​ for Research promotes and supports researchers as they seek funding sponsors,  and share their research results through publication.