University Research Institutes & Centers

Center for Bio-Inspired Energy Science (CBES)

Discovers and develops bio-inspired systems that reveal new connections between energy and matter

Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration & Research in Astrophysics (CIERA)

Advances interdisciplinary astrophysics research and education

Center for Sleep & Circadian Biology (CSCB)

Advances basic and translational research on sleep and circadian rhythms

Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB)

Creates engineered biological systems for compelling applications in medicine, materials, and energy

Chemistry of Life Processes Institute (CLP)

Uses precise knowledge of human proteins to defeat disease and launch the next era of precision medicine

Affiliate:
Proteomics Center of Excellence (PCE)

Initiative at Northwestern for Quantum Information Research and Engineering (INQUIRE)

Integrate and advance its strengths in quantum science, a field that promises to transform communications, security, metrology, sensing, and computing

Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DEVSCI)

To motivate and lead transformative science to engender a “healthier, earlier” population– beginning even before birth– and continuing throughout the lifespan.

Institute for Policy Research (IPR)

Advances interdisciplinary, nonpartisan social science research on key policy-relevant issues

Institute for Sexual & Gender Minority Health & Wellbeing (ISGMH)

Conducts research to improve the health of SGM communities

Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA)

Facilitates interdisciplinary research on the Islamic tradition of learning in Africa

International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN)

Catalyzes and unites cutting-edge nanotechnology research educational programs, and supporting infrastructure

Affiliates:
Convergence Science & Medicine Institute (CSMI)
Ronald & JoAnne Willens Center for Nano Oncology (WCNO)

Materials Research Center (MRC)

Advances cross-disciplinary materials science research, collaboration and commercial innovation

Affiliates:
Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS)
Computationally-Based Imaging of Structure in Materials (CuBISM)
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)

National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB)

Integrate mathematics and biology in order to transform the practice of biological research

Northwestern - Argonne Institute of Science & Engineering (NAISE)

Fosters research collaborations in energy, biological systems and national security

Affiliates:
Center for Hierarchical Materials Design (CHIMAD)
Northwestern Center for Water Research (NCWR)

Northwestern-Fermilab Center for Applied Physics and Superconducting Technology (CAPST)

Explores superconductivity for applications ranging from particle accelerators to quantum computing.

Northwestern University Atomic & Nanoscale Characterization Experimental Center (NUANCE)

Operates a state-of-the-art analytical characterization instrumentation facility

Affiliates:
Soft and Hybrid Nanotechnology Experimental Resource (SHYNE)

Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences (NUCATS)

Accelerates translational innovation by providing consultative resources and expertise

Paula M. Trienens Institute for Sustainability and Energy

Enterprise-wide Institute for global sustainability and energy research, education, and engagement

Affiliates:
Center for Catalysis & Surface Science (CCSS)
Center for Molecular Quantum Transduction (CMQT)

Program of African Studies (PAS)

Facilitates research and education on Africa for faculty, students and professionals

Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics (QSIB)

Develops Bio-integrated electronic technologies that provide revolutionary capabilities for biomedical research and clinical healthcare

Science in Society (SIS)

Addresses STEM education needs for underserved groups through long-term partnerships and authentic learning experiences

Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology (SQI)

Promotes research convergence in basic science, engineering, and medicine to improve human health

Affiliate:
Center for Regenerative Nanomedicine (CRN)

Spatial Intelligence & Learning Center (SILC)

Transforms spatial learning programs by uniting scientists and educators