Updates and Guidance Related to COVID-19
As the COVID -19 situation continues to evolve, the Office of Research will continue to monitor any impacts relevant to AU Research and researchers. Of highest priority is the health and safety of our faculty, staff, and students. FAQs have been created and will be updated regularly to ensure that the community has information regarding our research infrastructure and any needed changes in our procedures. To view the FAQ page, please visit https://american.edu/provost/osp. For the most up to date information on the university’s response to the COVID-19 situation, please continue to access https://www.american.edu/coronavirus/
UNIVERSITY CENTERS
American University is home to over 30 centers and institutes that support collaborative and innovative research. These research organizations aim to further the university's mission and goals.
RECENT AWARDS
Faculty members at AU receive externally sponsored awards from government agencies and foundations to conduct exciting and impactful research. The Office of Research maintains a list of these awards.
OUR SERVICES
The Office of Research works with AU’s schools, colleges, and research centers to facilitate the research project lifecycle. The office supervises the Office of Sponsored Programs and Office of Research Integrity.
AREAS OF STRATEGIC FOCUS
American University is committed to establishing targeted centers in scholarly areas that bring together thought leaders, policy makers, and industry leaders. As part of the five year strategic plan, AU is committed to establishing two or three university-research centers in areas of strategic focus where there is significant potential for further growth. These areas of focus include health, data analytics, security, and social equity that builds upon a strong foundation across AU's schools, and each presents opportunities for attracting external attention and support.
In addition to building out each area of strategic focus, AU will explore the intersections of these four areas, particularly where the overlap presents opportunities for cutting-edge research. By making particular investments in theses fields, AU will achieve distincition in an increasingly competitive higher education landscape.
RESEARCH IN ACTION
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If you were the president of the United States, how would you handle a nuclear crisis? SIS professor Sharon Weiner approaches this question in an unconventional way: through virtual reality.
