"We excel in delivering research discoveries that make a difference."
Robert A. Buhrman, Senior Vice Provost for Research
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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Cornell scientists develop world's smallest drug deliverer
Porous 'C-Dots' can find tumor, deliver medicine, then leave patient quickly
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Ultra-thin transistors spread like butter on toast
'Solution shearing' procedure scalable to industrial roll-to-roll processing
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Despite young age, galaxy births billions of stars
Prolific star production at odds with current cosmological models
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Cornell researchers digest how gut 'bugs' affect health
Insights gleaned from fruit fly study can be applied to testing in humans
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Micro transistor prototypes made at Cornell map the mind
First transistor that can amplify and record signals from within the brain
Marks of Excellence
Historian Fredrik Logevall, the John S. Knight Professor of International Studies and director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for his acclaimed book, 'Embers of War: The Fall of an Empire and the Making of America's Vietnam.'
The Pulitzer citation calls the book, which begins in 1919 and ends in 1959, 'a balanced, deeply researched history of how, as French colonial rule faltered, a succession of American leaders moved step by step down a road toward full-blown war.'
More Research Features 
Research Gateways
The Life Sciences webpage serves as a portal for news and events; academic programs; research endeavors; and facilities, lab and partner agencies.
- Research Centers, Institutes, Labs and Programs
- More than 100 interdisciplinary research centers flourish at Cornell
- Life Sciences at Cornell
- Links to academic programs, research, events, and collaborations in the multi-disciplinary initiative
- CALS Research Portal
- Information about researchers, grants, projects, events, and facilities in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- CIS Research
- Focuses on research in computer science, operations research, human computer interaction, and the social sciences of computing
- Engineering Research Portal
- Information about research, events and partnership opportunities in the College of Engineering
- Undergraduate Research
- Resources, advice, and organizations for undergraduate researchers at Cornell
Corporate Gateways
Environmentally-friendly photoacid generators exploit a novel class of counter ions. Contact CCTEC regarding technology D-3398.
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Orchestrates the technology transfer process and manages invention disclosures, patents, trademarks, copyrights, and licenses
- Office of Technology Development, Weill Cornell Medical College
- Performs the technology transfer activities of the Weill Cornell Medical College
- Office of Economic Development
- Provides a web clearinghouse for economic development initiatives and resources; partner in Cornell's EDA University Center
- Small Business Development: Cornell's Research Serves the Region and Beyond
- 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
- Shapes Cornell's research agenda, coordinates large-scale research activity, and negotiates with external sponsors
- Cornell Center for Technology, Enterprise, and Commercialization
- Manages intellectual property, licenses technology, and promotes economic development
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Administers sponsored programs, helps prepare grant proposals, and negotiates awards
- Center for Animal Resources and Education
- Ensures animal welfare and facilitates research and teaching; provides animal care and vet services
- Office of Research Integrity and Assurance
- Manages Cornell's research compliance programs, supports IRB, IACUC, and IBC committees
- Research Administration Information Services
- Provides administrative, technical, and training support for research IT systems
Publications
- Connecting with Cornell and The Report
- Cornell research highlights and annual statistics, published by the Office of the Vice Provost for Research
- Research Newly Funded
- Monthly report of sponsored awards
- Cornell Chronicle
- Daily news from Cornell University
- CALS News
- Research updates from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Cornell Engineering Magazine
- Research activities of the College of Engineering
- Human Ecology Magazine
- Research news from the College of Human Ecology
- Ezra Magazine
- Cornell's quarterly magazine
- Cornell Alumni Magazine
- Features high-impact research news
Contact
Office of the Vice Provost for Research
222 Day Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7200
email: vp_research@cornell.edu
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