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Supporting Hawai‘i’s Research Community for More Than 60 Years

The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) supports Hawai‘i’s innovation and growth by providing streamlined administrative services for research, development, and training projects.
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Supporting Hawai‘i’s Research Community for More Than 60 Years

The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) supports Hawai‘i’s innovation and growth by providing streamlined administrative services for research, development, and training projects.
Learn More

Supporting Hawai‘i’s Research Community for More Than 60 Years

The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) supports Hawai‘i’s innovation and growth by providing streamlined administrative services for research, development, and training projects.
Learn More

Supporting Hawai‘i’s Research Community for More Than 60 Years

The Research Corporation of the University of Hawai‘i (RCUH) supports Hawai‘i’s innovation and growth by providing streamlined administrative services for research, development, and training projects.
Learn More

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Our Values

  • Efficiency
  • Responsiveness
  • Service

We streamline business processes to reduce the administrative burden on researchers and help our clients stay ahead of the curve.

$379,244,010

Volume of business processed through RCUH in Fiscal Year 2025

We strive to address client concerns and process HR and Finance transactions in a timely manner, while adhering to applicable policies and regulations.

7 Days

Minimum number of days to hire a Regular-status RCUH employee in Fiscal Year 2025

We go the “extra mile” to help researchers achieve their goals by aiming to provide or find solutions that meet their needs.

4,128 Projects

Number of projects that RCUH serviced in Fiscal Year 2025

Scuba diver grabs an underwater buoy
RCUH employee in waders holding a bird
Person standing with a yellow bucket on sand overlooking a baby turtle
Man standing underneath Subaru Telescope
Researcher examining a headcap on a man
Man holding onto a fence on a mountain
Man in a face mask looking over a tiled reflective material
Three workers in life vests bring in water samples

News and Announcements

Update to RCUH Policy 2.601 RCUH Employee Travel
Policy Updates

Update to RCUH Policy 2.601 RCUH Employee Travel

Effective September 1, 2026, the backcountry rate for RCUH employees has increased and changed from $20 per day (divided by Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals) to $30 per day. Backcountry travel is defined as an overnight stay in remote areas where commercial lodging and food establishments are not available (i.e., camping in mountainous areas). Questions may … <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rcuh.com/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Homepage</span></a>
RCUH Vacation Forfeiture Coming Soon: Use It or Lose It!
Announcements

RCUH Vacation Forfeiture Coming Soon: Use It or Lose It!

RSVP for the 2026 RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards Luncheon
General Info

RSVP for the 2026 RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards Luncheon

RCUH HR IMPORTANT - RCUH Human Resources Online Systems Down Friday, 08/21/26 6:00 PM to Saturday, 08/22/26 8:00 AM
HR Portal/ESS

RCUH HR IMPORTANT - RCUH Human Resources Online Systems Down Friday, 08/21/26 6:00 PM to Saturday, 08/22/26 8:00 AM

RCUH Office, UH Campuses (excluding UH Hilo) to Reopen Tuesday, Aug. 18 (UPDATED 8/18)
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RCUH Office, UH Campuses (excluding UH Hilo) to Reopen Tuesday, Aug. 18 (UPDATED 8/18)

Important Dates

Stay updated with the latest news, events, and important announcements. Get insights into new projects, policy updates, and key achievements across our organization.

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September 1, 2026

12:00 pm

Payroll Deadline (12:00 Noon HST)

Payroll Deadline (12:00 Noon HST)
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September 2, 2026

9:00 am

RCUH Board of Directors Meeting

RCUH Board of Directors Meeting
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September 7, 2026

HOLIDAY: Labor Day

HOLIDAY: Labor Day

September 9, 2026

10:30 am – 11:15 am

New Hire Orientation: Ask Us Anything Session

New Hire Orientation: Ask Us Anything Session
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Project Spotlight

RCUH supports more than 3,000 active research and training projects annually, managing over $250 million in research funding. These projects employ around 2,500 individuals across diverse fields, including astronomy, health, agriculture, and education, with staff located in Hawaiʻi, the continental U.S., and internationally.

Subaru Telescope
Astronomy

Subaru Telescope

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan

The Subaru Telescope, operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan and an RCUH project for 25-plus years, has the primary advantage of observing a wide field of the universe with a resolution 1000 times that of the naked human eye.

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Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research
Oceanography

Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research

UH School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

CIMAR has fostered innovative collaboration between scientists at UH Mānoa and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for more than 35 years.

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