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Office for Research

Doing Research at Northwestern

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. We partner with stakeholders to shape and support strategic priorities and deliver a research ecosystem that strengthens current activities and catalyzes ambitious new endeavors.

Eric Perreault

Eric Perreault, Vice President for Research

Dr. Perreault welcomes you to the Office for Research. He and his senior staff direct a research infrastructure with more than $1 billion in annual sponsored funding. He oversees an integrated portfolio of expert services and resources delivered by 18 units who work in collaboration with Northwestern's schools and senior leadership. This administrative support includes a range of compliance-related expertise as well as management of animal care, laboratory safety, research IT, core facilities, innovation translation and 25 interdisciplinary University-wide research institutes and centers that attract talent from across Northwestern. Perreault and team are also valued strategic partners working to help elevate Northwestern's research eminence and impact. 

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