We believe in investing in our faculty – in their ideas and their work. With an annual budget of $2.3 billion, ±«Óătv’s annual economic impact is $6.2 billion. And in 2019-2020 our total research expenditures reached $354 million. With research and community partnerships, ±«Óătv works to impact the future of Florida, the nation and the world. We share one goal: we transform lives.
At ±«Óătv, you will experience an environment that fosters and supports innovators and achievers. They have been recognized by the Association of American Universities, Top American Research Universities, National Research Council, National Academies of Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and more.
With three campuses across the Tampa Bay region and an expanding urban presence, the
±«Óătv offers diverse campus experiences. From downtown to waterfront
and bayside, you can experience the unique personalities of Tampa, and , while enjoying ±«Óătv’s shared mission and distinct academic culture.
Research at ±«Óătv
Research is at the center of the faculty creative and scholarly activity here at the ±«Óătv and we are dedicated to empowering our scholars and investing in their potential. Designated as a “Preeminent State Research University,” ±«Óătv is one of the nation’s top public research university campuses and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Doctoral University with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Faculty Success at ±«Óătv
Faculty success is a cornerstone of ±«Óătv’s advancement and the lifelong success of our students. The Faculty Success Initiative is a strategic holistic approach to Faculty Success designed to foster personal and professional development with point-in-time resources for early-career, mid-career, and senior faculty with an emphasis on excellence across all three campuses.
Life in Tampa Bay
±«Óătv is situated in the vibrant, diverse, and fast-growing Tampa Bay region, with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. Over the past decade, the Tampa Bay region has transformed from a well-kept regional secret to one of the fastest-growing global powerhouses, attracting Fortune 500 companies, major athletic and cultural institutions, and top talent from around the world. A major metropolitan area situated on the coast has its benefits for research and leisure activities.