Expansion of Translational Research Capacity for Positive Societal Impact

The Ambassadors Network serves as a referral and recruitment network, a problem-solving network for overcoming barriers to research translation, and a peer mentor network to inspire and support graduate student, postdoctoral and faculty researchers. 

Seed awards provide needed funding to advance translational ideas towards startups and other translational outcomes.

Partnerships enable UMass Amherst to develop and strengthen its network of connections to industry partners, positioning the university as a leader in translational research and innovation and an economic development engine in its region and beyond.

Translational research projects fueled by seed awards.

Training accelerates research translation by enabling UMass Amherst researchers to acquire knowledge, skills, and experiences.