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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.

$354,513,054

Volume of business processed through RCUH in Fiscal Year 2024

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

9 Days

Minimum number of days to hire a Regular-status RCUH employee in Fiscal Year 2024

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

4,212 Projects

Number of projects that RCUH serviced in Fiscal Year 2024

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

Payment Approval Deadline for 12/24/25 and 12/31/25
Financial Portal

Payment Approval Deadline for 12/24/25 and 12/31/25

The payment approval deadline on Wednesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 31 is 12:00 noon. Online payment transactions approved by Fiscal Administrators by 12:00 noon on December 24 and December 31 will be included in the daily check print and ePayment file.  Please plan accordingly. The last check run for the calendar year will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rcuh.com/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Homepage</span></a>
New 2026 Annual IRS Contribution Limits for RCUH 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Plan
Employee Info

New 2026 Annual IRS Contribution Limits for RCUH 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Plan

RCUH HR IMPORTANT - RCUH Human Resources Online Systems Down Friday, 11/21/25 6:00 PM to Saturday, 11/22/25 10:00 AM
HR Portal/ESS

RCUH HR IMPORTANT - RCUH Human Resources Online Systems Down Friday, 11/21/25 6:00 PM to Saturday, 11/22/25 10:00 AM

Update to Agreement for Services templates – Attachment 8a (UH) and 8b (Direct Projects -Non-UH)
Policy Updates

Update to Agreement for Services templates – Attachment 8a (UH) and 8b (Direct Projects -Non-UH)

RCUH Financial Portal Down: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Financial Portal

RCUH Financial Portal Down: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Important Dates

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December 13, 2025

Deadline to submit grades (Fall 2025 Tuition Reimbursement)

Deadline to submit grades (Fall 2025 Tuition Reimbursement)
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December 16, 2025

12:00 pm – 12:00 pm

Payroll Deadline (12:00 Noon HST) - FINAL Payroll Deadline for Tax Year 2025

Payroll Deadline (12:00 Noon HST) - FINAL Payroll Deadline for Tax Year 2025
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December 21, 2025

Deadline to Consent for Electronic W-2

Deadline to Consent for Electronic W-2
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December 25, 2025

HOLIDAY: Christmas Day

HOLIDAY: Christmas Day

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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