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University Research Institutes & Centers

About the structure and lifecycle of URICs
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Center for Bio-Inspired Energy Science (CBES)

Creates soft materials inspired by biology to develop artificial materials that manage energy like living systems
CBES WEBSITE
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Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration & Research in Astrophysics (CIERA)

Advances interdisciplinary astrophysics research and education
CIERA WEBSITE
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Center for Regenerative Medicine (CRN)

Nanotechnology innovation to advance breakthroughs in regenerative medicine
CRN Website
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Center for Sleep & Circadian Biology (CSCB)

Advances basic and translational research on sleep and circadian rhythms
CSCB Website
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Center for Synthetic Biology (CSB)

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

DEVSCI Website
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Institute for Policy Research (IPR)

Advances interdisciplinary, nonpartisan social science research on key policy-relevant issues
IPR Website
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Institute for Sexual & Gender Minority Health & Wellbeing (ISGMH)

Conducts research to improve the health of SGM communities
ISGMH Website
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Institute for the Study of Islamic Thought in Africa (ISITA)

Facilitates interdisciplinary research on the Islamic tradition of learning in Africa
ISITA Website
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National Institute for Theory and Mathematics in Biology (NITMB)

Integrates math and biology to transform research in both fields

NITMB Website
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Northwestern University Clinical & Translational Sciences (NUCATS)

Accelerates translational innovation by providing consultative resources and expertise
NUCATS Website
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Program of African Studies (PAS)

Facilitates research and education on Africa for faculty, students and professionals
PAS Website
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Querrey Simpson Institute for Bioelectronics (QSIB)

Develops Bio-integrated electronic technologies that provide revolutionary capabilities for biomedical research and clinical healthcare
QSIB Website
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Spatial Intelligence & Learning Center (SILC)

Transforms spatial learning programs by uniting scientists and educators
SILC Website
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NSF-Simons AI Institute for the Sky (SkAI)

Develops and leverages AI tools to accelerate astronomy’s data-driven revolution

SkAI Website

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