The Duke Office of Research Initiatives (DORI) is an institutional office dedicated to facilitating effective research and collaborations across the Duke research community. DORI's services include project management support and educational programming to help researchers navigate the complexities of conducting research at Duke. Additionally, DORI plays a key role in supporting the implementation of the Office for Research and Innovation's strategic priorities.
Contact DORI at researchinitiatives@duke.edu.
Project Management Cores
Research Project Management Core
The Research Project Management Core (RPMC) offers flexible, effort-based project management support for non-clinical research projects across diverse disciplines, providing expertise in areas such as regulatory compliance, proposal support, program management, and event coordination.
Academic Project Management Core
In a partnership between DORI and the Office of the Provost, the Academic Project Management Core (APMC) provides project management support to schools and units for academic, administrative, and strategic projects.
Seminars and Workshops
DORI organizes seminars, workshops, and educational programs to guide researchers in navigating essential processes, adopting best practices, and accessing resources to facilitate their research endeavors.
Previous Programming
- Researcher Fundamentals Seminar Series
- Writing workshops and seminars
- Climate Research Resources - Slides / Recording