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For Faculty & Staff
The Office for Research partners with researchers to provide a pipeline of services and resources to foster innovation, from idea and proposal development to funding and commercialization.
Resources For Each Step of the Research Journey
Our services and staff will support every phase of your research journey. Find forms and documents required to do research at Rutgers, get help developing ideas and proposals, discover funding and commercialization opportunities, manage your sponsored awards, and more.
We provide support to research teams during the post-award research phase, helping faculty and staff manage their sponsored projects in an effective and compliant manner.
Rutgers core facilities play an integral role in our research infrastructure, empowering researchers to break new ground by offering specialized laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, unique instrumentation and shared services.
The Office for Research supports the research community with expert contract management services to grow the University’s research enterprise and establish and strengthen strategic alliances with its sponsors.
We provide support during the pre-award project phase, helping research teams submit high-quality, competitive proposals and getting the most out of their award applications.
Responsible conduct of research is critical for excellence as well as public trust in scientific and other scholarly endeavors. Our team is committed to making sure your research project is conducted ethically and complies with industry standards.
We are dedicated to transforming research at Rutgers into products, services, and partnerships for the public good. Our professional staff will guide your research from proof of concept through patenting, licensing, and commercialization.
Opportunities for Faculty and Staff
Rutgers Research by the Numbers
Fiscal Year 2025
4,290
Research Awards
$993M
in Research Grants and Sponsored Programs
1,602
Number of PIs Receiving Awards
$15M+
in Licensing Revenue
Research News
Leorey Saligan, inaugural vice dean of research and a professor at the Rutgers School of Nursing, was selected for the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame for his research on fatigue.
Rutgers University researchers tested the efficacy of Bright IDEAS, a problem-solving skills training intervention based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, in reducing depression and anxiety and improving their overall health-related quality of life in people ages 18 to 39, which the National Cancer Institute defines as “young adults.”
The DRAFT Services team at Rutgers University continues to gain momentum as a go‑to resource for faculty navigating the IRB submission process, building on record engagement and strong demand during FY26.
Updates from center leadership highlighted recent successes, including a new doctoral degree track in biomedical informatics and health AI that has recruited an eight-student cohort for fall 2026, a new collaborative initiative with Google Health’s Capricorn to assist clinicians in developing personalized treatment plans and the establishment of Living Labs to foster innovation and collaboration.
Rutgers researchers use a noninvasive MRI technique to detect differences in cellular energy recovery across age groups and treatment types.
A majority of New Jerseyans continue to struggle to afford basic necessities and, while that difficulty has eased slightly across most categories since last polled in October, residents are increasingly feeling the pain at the gas pump and other transportation costs, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
By refining the evaluation process, Rutgers School of Health Professions and Newark educators are making sure special education services are reserved for those who truly need them.
Edward Kang’s award-winning work on retinal imaging and neurodevelopmental conditions deepened through firsthand exposure to autism care at the Rutgers Brain Health Institute.