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About the Role
The Director of Research Programs at the Society for UAP Studies (SUAPS) is responsible for overseeing the Society’s research initiatives, fostering collaborations, and ensuring that SUAPS remains a leading entity in rigorous academic inquiry on UAP-related topics. This role will develop and implement research strategies, manage partnerships with academic and professional institutions, and support the dissemination of research findings to advance the study of UAP through a scholarly framework.
The Director of Research Programs reports to the Chief Program Officer (CPO) and collaborates closely with the Director of Educational Programs & Curriculum Development, the Editorial Director, and the Advisory Council to ensure alignment with SUAPS’ mission and strategic priorities.
Requirements
Research Strategy & Development
Develop and implement a research agenda aligned with SUAPS’ mission and long-term strategic goals.
Identify emerging research areas within UAP studies and establish new investigative initiatives.
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars in natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
Work with the Executive Council to refine research priorities and align them with SUAPS’ broader organizational objectives.
Research Grants & Donor-Funded Projects
Oversee the administration of donor-directed research funds, ensuring compliance with SUAPS' financial oversight policies.
Ensure that externally funded research aligns with SUAPS' mission and meets all compliance requirements.
Coordinate with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Development Director to ensure proper allocation, tracking, and reporting of research funding.
Develop clear grant management processes, including review criteria, award distribution, and accountability measures.
Provide progress updates to donors, the Executive Council, and the Board of Directors as required.
Partnerships & Institutional Collaboration
Establish and maintain relationships with universities, research institutions, and independent scholars engaged in UAP-related studies.
Develop collaborative agreements with academic partners to promote SUAPS-sponsored research.
Engage in public outreach, including organizing scholarly symposia, lectures, and interdisciplinary discussions.
Represent SUAPS at academic conferences, public forums, and research consortiums to advocate for the Society’s research mission.
Research Program Administration
Supervise and coordinate research teams, working groups, and research affiliates within SUAPS.
Develop and oversee peer review processes to ensure academic rigor in SUAPS research projects.
Work closely with the Editorial Director to ensure that research findings are published in Limina: The Journal of UAP Studies and other reputable academic platforms.
Establish ethical review protocols to maintain research integrity and compliance with institutional standards.
Public Engagement & Knowledge Dissemination
Organize research-based events, including workshops, conferences, and online seminars.
Develop and implement strategies for sharing research findings with the broader academic community and the public.
Work with the Director of Marketing and the Director of Social Media & Digital Communications to communicate key research initiatives through SUAPS' public channels.
About Us
The Society for UAP Studies (SUAPS) is a nonprofit learned and professional society dedicated to redefining and redirecting the study of unidentified aerospace/anomalous phenomena (UAP), transforming it into a recognized academic field rather than merely a frontier science. Our approach draws upon multiple disciplines while remaining independent of any single academic framework.
At SUAPS, we uphold the highest standards of academic discourse, rigorous research, and critical debate, while acknowledging the epistemological challenges posed by UAP. We reject both uncritical belief and dogmatic skepticism, fostering an open yet disciplined intellectual space that critically examines what is currently thought to be known about UAP while remaining receptive to their more profoundly anomalous aspects.
Our work complements the efforts of other research organizations by focusing on meta-theoretic studies, examining how UAP research should be conducted and how "UAP Studies" itself ought to be conceived as a structured, interdisciplinary academic field. SUAPS promotes cross-disciplinary coordination between STEM fields, the humanities, and the social sciences, ensuring that UAP research engages meaningfully with fundamental questions about knowledge, science, truth, governance, and culture.
Beyond research, SUAPS is committed to education and outreach, actively developing a university-level UAP Studies curriculum that provides a clear pathway for integration into mainstream academia. We also publish Limina: The Journal of UAP Studies, a biannual, open-access peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing serious scholarship on UAP-related topics.
As a volunteer-driven organization, we seek dedicated professionals, researchers, and subject-matter experts who share our vision of establishing, expanding, and legitimizing UAP Studies as a rigorous, empirically accountable, and interdisciplinary academic field. By joining SUAPS, volunteers contribute to an emerging discipline while shaping the future of UAP research, education, and scholarly collaboration.