The mission of the CALS Research Division is to facilitate research in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. Research Division staff strive to help researchers meet compliance regulations and to foster the ethical stewardship of research funds and sponsor expectations.

The Research Division has administrative responsibility for all aspects of extramural research support in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. The Research Division is also home to the Wisconsin Agriculture Experiment Station and as such handles the administration of federal formula funds. On campus, the Research Division is the college’s liaison with the Graduate School and maintains responsibility for managing graduate training issues in the college. The Research Division also provides oversight for the statewide network of Agricultural Research Stations.