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Neale Mahoney named director of Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research

Mahoney aims to continue the legacy of the institute’s impact through continued connections of its talented people with policy leaders at the state, national, and global levels.
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Ellen Kuhl named director of Stanford Bio-X

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Announcement

Research Communication from VPDoR for Chairs and Directors

March 6, 2024

This month, I am sharing updates on the following topics:

- Neale Mahoney named next director of SIEPR
- A 2024 VPDoR Priority: Research Agreements Project
- Clarification of Indirect Costs (IDC) Rate’s application to remote work
- Sherlock storage expansion
- Marsh O’Neill Award nominations

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Facilitate interdisciplinary research and maintain public trust in a culture of integrity that celebrates the diversity of ideas and people.

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To provide guidance and support to facilitate, nurture, and safeguard a thriving research ecosystem.

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From research funding within Stanford to external opportunities, VPDoR provides search tools, proposal resources, and guidance to support your journey from idea to implementation.

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By the Numbers

800+

Academic Staff – Research

15

Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes

$1.8B

Sponsored Research

30+

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Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes