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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

New 2027 Annual IRS Contribution Limits for RCUH 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Plan
Employee Info

New 2027 Annual IRS Contribution Limits for RCUH 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Plan

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced the 2027 cost-of-living adjustments, increasing the maximum annual dollar contribution limits for retirement plans. Effective January 1, 2027, the new contribution limits for the RCUH 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Plan will increase as follows: <strong>Supplemental Retirement Annuity (SRA) Maximums– Effective January 1, 2027 </strong> <strong>Contribution Type</strong><strong>2027 Maximum</strong><strong>2026 Maximum</strong>Employee Contributions$25,500($1,062.50 per … <a class="more-link" href="https://www.rcuh.com/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Homepage</span></a>
RCUH HR Important: Administrative Leave for RCUH Regular Salaried Employees During the 2026 Holiday Season
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RCUH HR Important: Administrative Leave for RCUH Regular Salaried Employees During the 2026 Holiday Season

2026 Year End Important Dates (for PIs/Project Staff)
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2026 Year End Important Dates (for PIs/Project Staff)

2026 Year End Checklist (for Employees)
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2026 Year End Checklist (for Employees)

RCUH Financial Portal and Vendor Payments for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Financial Portal

RCUH Financial Portal and Vendor Payments for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Important Dates

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November 16, 2026

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December 1, 2026

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December 16, 2026

12:00 pm

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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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