Boston University


Boston University is a major research institution committed to leading breakthroughs across various disciplines. The Office of Research supports and advances research excellence, fostering collaboration among researchers, industry partners, and government leaders to address significant societal challenges.

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What We Do

Provides guidance and resources for researchers at BU, including funding opportunities, proposal development, and compliance support.

Facilitates partnerships between researchers and industry, government, and non-profits to advance research projects.

Ensures that research conducted at BU adheres to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Offers tools and resources needed across the award project lifecycle, including training and best practices for grant management.

Provides funding and support for undergraduate students to engage in research projects.

Supports interdisciplinary research projects addressing major challenges in life sciences.



Key People

Melissa L. Gilliam

President

Gloria Waters

University Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Karen H. Antman

Provost, Medical Campus

Thomas Bifano

Vice President & Associate Provost ad interim for Research

Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Professor of Biomedical Engineering


News & Updates

A discussion event focusing on climate change and clean energy solutions.

An event discussing the housing crisis and potential solutions.

An event featuring presentations about women’s health research from across BU campuses, focusing on the unique needs and social factors impacting women's health.

Launch event for the second issue of the magazine focusing on forced displacement.

An article discussing the implications of political changes on research funding and priorities.

A feature on a national project co-led by a BU researcher to prevent Alzheimer's disease.