Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
Guam offers exciting research opportunities found no where else in the world.
Research at UOG is supported by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP). The ORSP supports faculty members and eligible University personnel to conduct research activities in collaboration with the various Micronesia colleges, as well as, select public and private agencies locally, nationally and internationally.
Mission
The University of Guam’s institutional mission addresses three primary foci: teaching, research, and outreach pertinent to the western Pacific region.
The major priorities of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs are to:
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Support faculty members and University personnel to conduct research activities and to successfully manage existing research and sponsored projects
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Select public and private agencies locally, nationally, and internationally.
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Seek external funding and engage in projects related to the mission and goals of the University
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Coordinating research and management studies for the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies units on agreements with Department of Navy, NPS, and other federal agencies. Currently 2.5 million in natural resources agreement studies.
News & Announcements
UOG and visiting scientists develop tool to detect coral bleaching risk and identify resilient coral species early.
The coral reef and fisheries conservation work of three University of Guam Marine Laboratory researchers was recognized by the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force -- a coalition of agencies and organizations across the states, territories, and Freely Associated States.
The University of Guam earns Research College and University (RCU) status in the 2025 Carnegie Classification, highlighting its commitment to advancing research in Micronesia and driving innovation in critical fields.
Else Demeulenaere, Ph.D., associate director for natural resources at the University of Guam's Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Island Conservation Lab.
Submit your abstract for the 16th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability by 5 PM ChST on February 14, 2025. Themed Solutions for Our Future, this event gathers experts to share research and solutions on sustainability, conservation, renewable energy, and more. The conference runs April 9-11, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Guam. Learn more and submit at uog.edu/2025.
Research and Fellowship Opportunities
This opportunity aims to support research projects that address critical challenges facing Micronesia's coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.
Althea Tapales, a 2018 alumna from UOG who is now attending medical school at the University of Vermont, has been awarded the Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Fellowship for 2023-2024.
Participating undergrads can earn $500 monthly stipends.
UOG and GCC students and recent graduates are invited to take a survey related to mental health during the pandemic.
NASA Guam Space Grant is seeking undergraduate STEM majors for its internship program next semester. Apply by July 16!
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Peralta A. Pamela
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Santos B. Jerica
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Gigi R. Snively
Grant Budget Specialist III (CESU)
Office Location: Dean Circle, House #7
Tel: (671) 735-2989
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Rachael Naguit
Grant Assistant III
Office Location: Dean Circle, House #7- Tel: (671) 735-2989
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naguitr@triton.uog.edu
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uog.edu/research