
Division of Research and Economic Development
The Division of Research and Economic Development supports the campus community by providing a variety of resources and expertise to promote university research and sponsored programs.
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Sponsored Programs
From identifying grant opportunities and writing grant proposals to ensuring research integrity and compliance, our office provides a variety of resources and expertise to promote university research and sponsored programs.


Research Integrity and Compliance
We ensure compliance with federal, state, and system regulations by providing consultations, education, and information to help the research community achieve the highest standards of ethical research conduct.
Economic Development
We facilitate economic growth in the community by cultivating and strengthening partnerships that serve the needs of the Northeast Texas region.


Export Control
We ensure integrity and compliance with export control regulations enacted by the U.S. government to control the export of sensitive equipment, software, and technology to protect our national and economic security.
Faculty Spotlight
Lucy Pickering, Ph.D.
Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research
The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research seeks to revolutionize research, education and collaboration in order to foster sustainable gamebird populations in the state.

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Research Engagement
The Division of Research and Economic Development hosts a variety of events for the campus research community, including symposia that highlight undergraduate and graduate student research, and research training opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
Research News
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Astrophysics Undergrad Earns First-Author Publication in Renowned Astrophysical Journal
The Pittsburg native transformed a childhood fascination with the night sky into graduate-level research published in one of astronomy’s leading journals.
Protecting the Future of Food: ETAMU Student Making a Difference During Prestigious Internship at Boyce Thompson Institute
East Texas A&M University student Benecio Sandoval is helping to solve global food challenges through a prestigious summer internship with the Boyce Thompson Institute in Ithaca, New York, one of the world’s most respected independent research institutions in plant and molecular science.
Student Researchers Showcase Summer Discoveries at East Texas A&M REU Symposium
East Texas A&M students and community college participants showcased original chemistry, physics and astronomy research during the university’s annual REU Symposium.
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Contact Us
- Division of Research and Economic Development
- 903.886.5964
- 903.468.8784
- Nursing and Health Sciences 320
- 2600 South Neal Street
- Commerce, TX 75428
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011
Sponsored Programs