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Vice President for Research Search

West Virginia University is embarking on the search for our next Vice President for Research.

The University is ready to expand our research infrastructure and high-impact research output while advancing West Virginia’s only flagship, land-grant institution with R1 status. We seek a dynamic leader to serve as a key member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team.

The WVU community looks forward to welcoming candidates willing to embrace the Mountaineer spirit and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to fulfill our land-grant mission.

Let’s Go!

Search Process

The search committee, led by the new incoming Provost, is committed to conducting a thorough, inclusive, and transparent search process to identify the best possible leader to serve as the next Vice President for Research. Periodic updates will be shared via ENews and on this website.
Search Process Search Committee
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Get Involved

Input from our WVU family is critical to a successful search. Please take the time to complete the survey to share your vision for the qualifications and expectations for leading the University’s ever-evolving and growing research portfolio.

Survey Available Here

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Research at every level

As the state’s only R1 classified research University, we take research seriously.