Strategic Research Alliances | Research Affairs

Strategic Research Alliances (SRA) is a service of the Office of the Vice President for Research Affairs at LLUH to promote collaborative research between the educational and healthcare institutions operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA) around the world.

SRA will serve as a “One Stop Shop” for research-related services and support between LLUH and its global partners.

Mission: To further the healing and teaching ministry of Jesus Christ throughout the world.

Objectives: To ACT - (1) Awareness, (2) Collaborative Research, (3) Training

Awareness: To create and increase awareness of research findings at LLUH among the Seventh-day Adventists worldwide.
Collaborative Research: To identify and engage with SDA researchers that are interested in collaborative projects with LLUH.
Training: Researchers that are interested in collaborating with LLUH need to be made aware of the research policies and practices of LLUH. The topics for training will include the following:
- Research administration and organization of the research enterprise.
- Responsible research: Human Subjects education, animal care and use, and research integrity.
- Grants management: the role of the project management office in managing global research.
- Proposal development and pre and post award processes.

Grants for Research and School Partnerships International Grant (GRASP International)

A GRASP International grant is to promote collaborative research and capacity building between LLUH faculty and professionals who have post-baccalaureate degrees and are employed by LLU Global Campuses or international SDA hospitals, medical centers, medical schools or universities.