The Research Associate Position is an honorary appointment. It does not involve salary or benefits paid by the university. The purpose of the position is to recognize the valuable active research contribution of the Research Associate to USD and to create an official, although honorary, connection with USD.
In this role, the Research Associate may apply for an externally funded grant if the Research Associate submits the grant with a current eligible Principle Investigator as described in the Protocol for Research Principle Investigator Eligibility in Externally-Funded Research, Service and Programs. In order to be considered to be a Research Associate, the dean of the academic unit must submit a proposal on behalf of the candidate to the Office of the Vice President and Provost.
The proposal must include a CV, a letter of support from the academic department and a letter of support from the dean. If approved, the term of the Research Associate Position is for one academic year, although exceptions can be made under special circumstances.
A department can request a research associate affiliation for a colleague by using this form.