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Office of the Vice President for Research
The Office for Research is the steward of the University’s interdisciplinary research enterprise. Our team provides a portfolio of expert services and resources to our investigators to help advance their transformative work.
About northwestern research
Eric Perreault
As vice president for research, he:
- Directs a research infrastructure with more than $1 billion in annual sponsored funding.
- Leads the development and implementation of University-wide strategic plans that support high-impact research efforts.
- laboratory safety
- research space and core facilities
- animal care
- innovation and technology transfer
- University-wide research institutes and centers
- research IT
- diversity, equity and inclusion
Communications from the Vice President
Navigating international research and regulatory compliance: resources and support available
Investments to drive operational and strategic excellence in research
Eric J. Perreault Office of the Vice President for Research 847-491-3485 Executive assistant: Devin Trezise
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The Office for Research advances the impact and eminence of Northwestern's research programs. We champion interdisciplinarity, collaboration, and convergence, supporting individuals and promoting communities that drive innovation and discovery across all fields.
Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences (NUCATS) Accelerates translational innovation by providing consultative resources and expertise
The Office for Research plays a strategic role in developing the best research programs and facilities; attracting exceptional faculty; and helping to administer $1 billion in annual funding from federal agencies, foundations and corporations.
University Research Institutes and Centers cultivate talent, collaboration, and innovation at the intersections of traditional disciplines. Learn more about the structure and lifecycle of Northwestern’s URICs and how you might participate in this part of the research ecosystem
Manage the administrative and human resource needs of the Office for Research leadership and its approximately 800 employees in our administrative units and University Research Institutes and Centers, located on both the Chicago and Evanston campuses
The world is constantly shifting, with new challenges and opportunities arising every day. Yesterday’s solutions may no longer be effective in today’s rapidly changing environment. Learn more about how Northwestern transforms research, which in turn transforms the world.
Conflict of Interest in Research Policy; Institutional Conflict of Interest in Research; Guidelines for Navigating COI Issues when Faculty Start-Up Companies Engage in University Research
Research at Northwestern is funded by a diversity of external and internal sources, including federal grants and contracts, foundations, and corporate partners. Learn more about funding for your research below.
Meet to discuss clinical research resources and services available to PIs and their research teams. CONTACT: Northwestern Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) nucats@northwestern.edu, 312-503-1709
The Office for Research is the steward of the University’s interdisciplinary research enterprise. Our team provides a portfolio of expert services and resources to our investigators to help advance their transformative work.