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Research Matters

We’re building a collective showcase of research impact across Northwestern—featuring students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Share why Northwestern research matters. Submissions may be featured on our website, in social media or across university communications. Whether you're in the lab, the classroom or the community, your voice will help spread the word about the meaningful impact of research. 

Contribute to the Research Matters campaign

We invite you to submit a response—a short quote, accompanying photo(s) or a self-recorded video—with the following prompts in mind:  

  • Why does research matter to you? 
  • How has research impacted your community?  

Submission Guidelines

We encourage you to add photos and/or a self-recorded video to your submission, which can be completed by clicking on the Sharepoint link on the form confirmation screen. Read below for guidelines for these assets.  

Submitting photos

Including a photo is optional—but encouraged! Please keep these tips in mind:

  • Avoid filters or overly edited images
  • Show yourself in a setting connected to your research if possible (e.g., lab, library, etc)
  • You can also upload a headshot or image of your research in action (e.g., experiment, data visualization, etc)

Submitting video

Including video is optional—but can be a compelling way to share your perspective! Here are a few tips to keep it simple:

  • Film vertically (phone upright)
  • Keep it under 1 minute (20 to 30 seconds is ideal) with a clear, punchy message
  • Find a quiet spot and speak to the camera like you're chatting with a colleague—no need to script it.

We recommend starting the video with "Hi, my name is ___ and I work in ___" or "Hi, my name is ___ and I study ___". Then, share your answers to the prompts in your own words.

Submission Form