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Search Process

Vice President for Research Search

Timeline is subject to change based on the progress of the search.

Phase 1: Prepare

  • Select the search firm

  • Establish the search committee

Phase 2: Definition

  • Solicit input from the WVU community

  • Develop the Vice President for Research profile

Phase 3: Discovery

  • Recruit, review, and evaluate candidate applications

  • Conduct preliminary interviews and due diligence

Phase 4: Selection

  • Identify finalists for consideration

  • Select the University’s next Vice President for Research