"The strategic plan for research at Cornell can be summed up simply: Be the best at what we undertake to do."
Robert Richardson, Senior Science Advisor
The strategic plan for research at Cornell can be summed up simply: Be the best at what we undertake to do. The research enterprise supports university research priorities: the New Life Sciences; cross-college collaborations; and enabling research areas--computing and information sciences, genomics, advanced materials, and nanoscience. We build on our strengths when creating programs, recruiting faculty, purchasing equipment, and supporting interdisciplinary programs. Cornell research is committed to knowledge transfer and engages in technology transfer and economic development activities that benefit local, regional, national, and international constituents.
Research News
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CUSat builds twin satellite system designed to separate in orbit
System could be used to diagnose problems with future spacecrafts
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CU helps Indian marketing experts boost country’s food industry
Experts offered insight into food distribution and retail markets
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Research to focus on stem rust, a deadly wheat disease
Study may protect farmers and consumers from major losses
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Tantalus clinical trial offered to overweight type-2 diabetics
Study will examine safety and efficacy of treatment, Dr. Greg Dakin says
Cornell’s Ranger robot sets record for distance walking
Applications to rehabilitation and prosthetics for humans are possible
Postdoc Researchers Thrive at CU
Postdoctoral associates and fellows are engaged in the next stage of their professional development. The Office of Postdoctoral Studies provides postdocs with information and support on everything from benefits to career counseling. Family-friendly social events enhance life in Ithaca, and our annual research day showcases postdoc research; prizes are awarded for excellent presentations.
More Research Features 
Research Gateways
The Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging cultivates close ties between community organizations, social scientists, and medical researchers in geriatric medicine.
- Research Centers, Institutes, Labs and Programs
- More than 100 interdisciplinary research centers flourish at Cornell
- CALS Research Portal
- Information about researchers, grants, projects, events, and facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Engineering Research Portal
- Information about research, events and partnership opportunities in the College of Engineering
- Office of Postdoctoral Studies
- Programs and services for the postdoc community at Cornell
- Undergraduate Research
- Resources, advice, and organizations for undergraduate researchers at Cornell
- Vivo, the Virtual Life Sciences Library
- Brings together all library resources that support the Cornell New Life Sciences Initiative
Corporate Gateways
Environmentally-friendly bioherbicide found in plants effectively eliminates weed growth by up to seventy percent. Contact CCTEC regarding Technology D2730.
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Orchestrates the technology transfer process and manages invention disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses
- Office of Economic Development
- Provides a web clearinghouse for economic development initiatives and resources; partner in Cornell's EDA University Center
- Office of Technology Development, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Performs the technology transfer activities of the Weill Medical College
- Office of University Corporate Relations
- Assists corporations to connect with Cornell faculty, departments, and programs
- Small Business Development Guide 2006 (PDF)
- Directory of more than 100 small businesses illustrates how technology transfer supports business development in the region
The Research Division
- Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Helps shape Cornell's research agenda, plans for and coordinates large-scale research activity, and represents the university with external sponsors and agencies
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Manages intellectual property and licenses, orchestrates the technology transfer process with corporations and others, and supports economic development activities
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Provides funding opportunity assistance, sponsored programs administration, information, and educational services
- Center for Animal Resources and Education
- Ensures animal welfare and facilitates research and teaching
- Office of Research Integrity and Assurance
- Manages Cornell's research compliance programs
- Research Administration Information Services
- Provides administrative, technical, and training support for the research enterprise
Publications
- Connecting with Cornell and Annual Report
- Cornell research highlights and annual report, published by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Cornell Alumni Magazine
- Often features high-impact research news
- Cornell Engineering Magazine
- Full-color publication describing research activities of the College of Engineering
- Human Ecology Magazine
- Research news from the College of Human Ecology
- The Research Paper
- An undergraduate-written research publication
Contact
Office of the Vice Provost for Research
222 Day Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7200
email: vp_research@cornell.edu