The Research Division

The Research Division, headed by the Vice President for Research and Innovation, enables and advances the university’s research priorities as well as research activities of Cornell colleges, schools, and research centers, institutes, and laboratories. This conglomeration of university administration, research services, and the advancement of academia is at the intersection that connects Cornell’s Extreme Talent, Radical Collaboration, and Results that Matter.

Cornell's Culture of Innovation

The Research Division Comprises

At a Glance

  • 2 National Research Centers
  • 21 Multidisciplinary Research Centers
  • 9 Research Support Offices
  • 1,000 Academic and Non-Academic Staff