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Mission

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 an ecosystem that
strengthens current activities and catalyzes ambitious new endeavors.

Vision

A collaborative, highly interdisciplinary ecosystem that empowers researchers to conduct
superior discovery, innovation, and translation to benefit society, elevating Northwestern as a
recognized destination for global thought leaders.

Strategic Goals

OR’s strategic goals aim to position Northwestern at the forefront of academic and translational
research and innovation, elevating our institutional impact and reputation.

 

Values

In the Office for Research, we:

• Understand Empathy

  We treat each other with compassion, dignity, and respect through listening to learn, not to confirm our views.

• Model Accountability

  We keep our commitments, actively participate, and take ownership of our successes and failures.

• Ensure Fairness

  We build transparent and equitable processes, and embrace high ethical standards.

• Embrace Community

  We build and nurture relationships between people and enable connections to grow, learn, and excel.

• Value Creativity

  We take responsible risks and encourage autonomy to find innovative solutions and continuous improvement.

• Helping to support these values and cultivate an inclusive workplace is the Office for Research DEI team.