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.
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.
Psychological and Cognitive Health and Performance
Show More (2)Diagnostics
Show More (3)Medical Devices
Battlefield Resuscitation
Show More (1)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.
An article highlighting the work of BU engineers in advancing research on women's reproductive health.
Total Research Awards in FY24
Boston University received a total of $579.5 million in research awards for the fiscal year 2024.
Publications in 2023
BU researchers published 7,697 publications in 2023, showcasing the breadth of research conducted.
The Kilachand Fund awarded projects aimed at building an antivirus platform, improving brain imaging, and fighting antibiotic resistance.