Research

Research Offices and Centers

Research at Northwestern is interdisciplinary and vibrant, as evidenced by more than 90 school-based centers and more than 20 University centers in addition to those based at Northwestern’s medical affiliates. Administrative offices facilitate these research efforts.

• Office for Research
• Research Centers

• Administrative Offices
• Shared and Core Facilities

Resources for Researchers

Our researchers concentrate on solving society’s problems, and Northwestern strives to support them by fostering collaboration, assisting in planning and conducting research, and helping move academic innovation from the bench to the market.

• Northwestern Scholars Database
• Office for Sponsored Research
• Research Affiliates and Partnerships

• Institutional Review Board
• Innovation and New Ventures Office

Student Research

Students are active participants in Northwestern’s research efforts, and many take advantage of research programs and funding opportunities.

• Undergraduate Research (UR@NU)
• Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
• The Graduate School Student Research

• Office of Fellowships
• Communication Century Scholars
• Medical Student Summer Research Program (MSSRP)

Libraries

Northwestern’s library system includes more than 4.6 million volumes, 45,000 current periodicals and serials, and extensive manuscripts, maps, microforms, and other materials.

• Northwestern University Libraries
• Find Materials

• Specialized Libraries and Collections
• Course Reserves