Institutional Resources

Find research support services and resources across the University.

About Research at Northeastern

Research Discovery >

Learn about areas of expertise and research products recently produced by the Northeastern research community, including articles, patents, awards, books, conference proceedings and grants.

Consortia Memberships >

Northeastern is currently affiliated with four National Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.

Research Institutes >

Learn about over 20 interdisciplinary research institutes and centers based at Northeastern University.

Central Research Support Services

Research Enterprise Services (NU-RES) >

NU-RES supports research throughout the project lifecycle, including routing and submissions, reviewing agreements, ensuring compliance with university and funder policies, and managing and closing out research projects.

Institutional Review Board Human Subjects Research Protection (IRB-HSRP) >

All university research involving human subjects must first be reviewed by the Office of Human Subjects Research Protection.

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (NU-IACUC) >

NU-IACUC manages compliance for research involving animal models.

University Decision Support >

University Decision Support provides information and analysis to external entities to enable evidence‐driven decision making and planning, including guidance for survey research and data governance.

Research Compliance >

Research Compliance works with  partners across the university in identifying risks, communicating and training on compliance requirements, and advancing awareness and best practices.

Public Evaluation Lab (NU-PEL) >

NU-PEL is an interdisciplinary lab comprised of faculty and student teams conducting evaluation research on what is/is not successful in various community programs that leads to healthier communities and enhances the lives of those living within them.

Entrepreneurship Resources

Center for Research Innovation (CRI) >

CRI pairs solution-oriented research with real-world needs for the enrichment of society through the protection, acceleration, and commercialization of Northeastern innovation.

Sherman Center >

The Michael J. and Ann Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship strives to be an inclusive entrepreneurship community that provides personalized experiential learning to all NU innovators.

Kostas Research Institute (KRI) >

KRI develops customized partnerships for research and development across the full range of technology-readiness levels, with expertise in materials and devices, structural testing, additive manufacturing, nanomanufacuring, cybersecurity and data analytics and systems modeling.

Roux Incubator and Accelerator >

Roux Incubator and Accelerator programs are designed to support entrepreneurial thinking across the state of Maine and provide opportunities for new businesses to launch, grow, and partner for sustainable impact.

Education and Student Resources

PhD Network >

The Northeastern PhD Network is designed to build community among PhD students. The Network provides students with support and resources university wide to enhance their educational experience and career preparation.

Undergraduate Research and Fellowships >

The Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships supports students through workshops, mentoring, and consultation on applications for distinguished fellowships and advanced study; funding through the university-wide Project-Based Exploration for the Advancement of Knowledge, or PEAK Experiences Awards; and much more.

Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning through Research (CATLR) >

CATLR provides opportunities for Northeastern educators to deepen their practice in ways that enhance student learning–through workshops, consultations, research, customized programming, assessment, and the development of new, innovative models for learning and education.

College Research Development Resources

College of Engineering RD Resources >

Northeastern’s College of Engineering Research Development team maintains a SharePoint site providing specialized information for COE faculty and staff about research funding opportunities and support services within the College, including examples of successful proposals and guides for meeting with Program Officers.

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