From pioneering material science to innovative work on the human past, our faculty and scholars are bringing cutting-edge research to bear on critical global and international challenges. They contribute to public understanding of complex international challenges and develop knowledge, policies and technologies to improve people’s lives.
Buffett Global Working Groups
Through our Global Working Groups, the Buffett Institute offers faculty the opportunity to develop ambitious, collaborative projects that span multiple disciplines.
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Northwestern’s scholars are engaged in international research that shapes how we understand the world.
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The Office of the Vice President for International Relations advances the strategic goals of the university in a global context.
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Explore a broad range of initiatives at Northwestern dedicated to developing international opportunities for students and faculty, supporting transnational research and cultivating global connections.Learn moreNorthwestern Scholars
Northwestern Scholars
is a searchable database of research expertise across all disciplines at the university. Explore Northwestern research collaborations across the world and top research areas from the last five years through the site's
interactive map.
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