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Office of the Vice President for Research
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. Our team provides a portfolio of expert services and resources, partnering with stakeholders to shape and support strategic priorities and deliver an ecosystem that strengthens current activities and catalyzes ambitious new endeavors.
Sumit Dhar, Interim Vice President for Research
Sumit Dhar is interim vice president for research at Northwestern University and the Hugh Knowles Professor in Hearing Sciences. He leads a research enterprise with approximately $1 billion in annual sponsored funding, overseeing a broad portfolio of infrastructure, services and compliance functions that support investigators across the University.
Working with senior leadership, Dhar directs core research operations spanning animal care, research safety, research IT, sponsored research and shared facilities, as well as about two dozen interdisciplinary University-wide research institutions and centers. His office partners closely with Northwestern’s schools and units to advance a high-performing, compliant and innovative research ecosystem.