MCG at Augusta University joins National HHS Nutrition Education Initiative
"I appreciate our academic affairs team and their rapid and thoughtful response to make these additions to our curriculum," says MCG Dean David Hess, MD.
Summerville Interdisciplinary Research Office
The Summerville Interdisciplinary Research Office (SIRO) is pleased to provide this easy to use resource for faculty and staff to find information to aid in their professional growth and development related to research.
Our office reaches across colleges, to assist researchers on all campuses in learning about research practices and to find collaborative groups. This will also be a source for introducing faculty to the SIRO where we help to identify funding opportunities, develop proposals, and manage post award for grants, as well as oversight for the conduct of research project and/or contract.
Contact Us
Interdisciplinary Research Office
Summerville Campus
E-325
706-729-2403
Getting Started
If you’re new to research or new to Augusta University, we suggest you begin by looking through our various offices, policies and resources related to research. These will help you become familiar with general research practices.
Meet Our Team
Scott Thorp
Associate Vice President for Interdisciplinary Research
I work to develop a culture of research that spans across disciplines through the development of research infrastructure in the areas of humanities, education, business, and science research. Contact me if you want to collaborate with other researchers or have general questions about getting involved in research.
Walidah Walker
Manager, Interdisciplinary Research
I support Augusta University investigators across colleges to develop and submit research grants and contracts. I encourage faculty to visit the Summerville Interdisciplinary Research Office to learn more about identifying funding opportunities, proposal development, and the management of post-award activities.
Resources for Researchers
Funding Sources & Publications
To assist faculty in identifying potential sponsors, the Department of Sponsored Programs Administration provides access to sponsor web sites, an alphabetical listing with links directly to sponsor home pages, and to Grants.gov, announcements of funding by various federal and private sponsors.
News and Events
MCG honors State Rep. Butch Parrish as Healthcare Champion of the Year
"He understands that investing in medical education, research, and physician training is ultimately an investment in the health of every Georgian," says David Hess, MD.
Cornea specialist, educator named chair of MCG Ophthalmology
Amy Estes, MD, has advised numerous medical students pursuing careers in ophthalmology, served on multiple PhD committees and contributed extensively to resident education.
Researcher awarded grant from Rally Foundation Childhood Cancer Research
The 20/20: Alumni Visionary Grant is part of the Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research's 2026 record-breaking $7 million grant distribution.