The Division of Research at Brown is a strategic partner to researchers, connecting them to myriad critical resources inside and outside of Brown and facilitating partnerships with a range of external entities such as other universities, nonprofit organizations and industries.

The Division aims to make the research process less complex by supporting individuals and teams at every stage of research — from developing research strategies and identifying funding opportunities to submitting proposals and negotiating agreements and contracts to facilitating entrepreneurial ventures. The Division does all of this work while also protecting intellectual property, managing conflicts of interest, ensuring support for integrity in research and maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.

The Benefits of Collaborating with the Division of Research at Brown

• The Division of Research at Brown ensures state and federal compliance and research integrity.
• The Division provides strategic planning to support the development of competitive proposals in response to large-scale funding opportunities.
• The Division facilitates the submission of research funding proposals and establishes funding structures.
• The Division protects intellectual property and supports the formation of startup companies and the commercialization and licensing of new technologies.
• The Division raises the visibility of Brown’s research and innovation through internal and external communications strategies.