The University of Memphis Research Foundation

Sponsored Research and other educational/service activities developed and administered on behalf of faculty and staff of The University of Memphis totaled 13 active program service projects funded by 2 unique sponsors, and The administration of several patents.the Research Foundation provides The following benefits for The university:1. Faculty and staff may apply for grants from sponsors whose eligibility criteria requires a 501(c)(3) organization.2. Faculty and staff may contract with sponsors that cannot accept tn laws (required for University contracts).3. For non-cost reimbursable program services funded by multiple sponsors, The Research Foundation maintains The accounting by sponsor which reduces The administrative burden on University accounting staff.