Research Centers and Institutes
The University of Oregon has a long history of advancement and innovation through interdisciplinary research, education, and training. Our highly collaborative culture is supported by our research centers and institutes overseen by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Within our network of centers and institutes, researchers, students, and supporting staff work across disciplines to expand the boundaries of knowledge and develop innovative solutions to global challenges.
OVPRI Centers and Institutes
The Center for Cyber Security and Privacy conducts a variety of research projects and educational efforts focusing on the security and privacy of computer networks and systems. The center brings together faculty working in multiple departments and schools.
This multidisciplinary research center generates, supports, and disseminates research on gender and on all aspects of women's lives. A member of the National Council for Research on Women, the center is one of 95 women's research and policy centers in the United States.
COACh is a grass-roots organization dedicated to increasing the number and career success of women scientists and engineers. It offers networking and mentoring opportunities and advises institutions, government organizations, and departments on creating equal professional opportunities for discovery.
IFS supports research to understand and extend the fundamental laws of nature, bringing together UO research in high-energy particle physics, astrophysics, and astronomy, along with other foundational topics.
IROCE advances applied research, innovation, and partnerships to enhance resilience in organizations, communities, and the environment by managing risks, understanding adaptive capacities, and fostering innovation.
IE2, established in 2002 (formerly the Center for Ecology and Evolutionary Biology), promotes and facilitates research and graduate education in ecology and evolutionary biology. The institute encourages scientific interactions among its members and between members and the wider academic community.
IMB fosters interdisciplinary research and training in molecular, structural, cellular, and developmental biology by bringing scientists from the Departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics into a common physical and intellectual space. The institute offers graduate and postdoctoral training.
ION is an interdisciplinary research group of scientists from the departments of Biology, Psychology, and Human Physiology. Our laboratories offer graduate and postdoctoral training in the neurosciences with projects that address the development of the nervous system to human cognitive processes.
MSI studies material structure and properties, educates, provide professional development, and serves Oregon. Since 1985 MSI has more than quadrupled the size of its research program, increased Federal funding in materials over ten-fold, developed five new graduate programs in materials, and contributed to the state's prosperity through collaboration with more than 25 Oregon companies.
The mission of OACISS is to lead HPC research at the University of Oregon, promoting excellence in computational and data science, supporting HPC education, fostering new HPC-driven projects, and increasing UO's visibility in advanced computing.
OMQ supports research and education in optics, spectroscopy, quantum science, and atomic/molecular processes. It provides administrative support, fosters collaboration, and engages students at all levels in research, promoting a dynamic environment for scientific advancement and application.
OHC is the primary interdisciplinary umbrella organization and research institute for the humanities at the UO. It seeks to promote and strengthen the humanities both on campus and in the broader community by supporting faculty research and teaching, by fostering collaboration among the disciplines, and by sponsoring a wide variety of public programs.
PSI is a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and adults. Our faculty research human development to help prevent behavioral health issues and implement effective interventions in communities.
In addition to the research centers and institutes supported through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, the University of Oregon has many other centers, institutes, and research-related groups.
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