The Oregon State University Office of Research Advancement in the Research Office has developed the Research Impact and Advancement Academy (RIA) to support and invest into the growth of faculty as leaders in transdisciplinary collaborative research and innovation. The focus on dynamic team-based transdisciplinary research is also part of the vision of the Collaborative Innovation Complex.

RIA faculty fellows are provided opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, practices, and relationships needed to successfully lead large transdisciplinary proposals and funded solutions-focused research programs.