Research Development & Resources

At Columbia Engineering, we foster an environment in which major discoveries and innovations are possible. You’ll find robust support to empower your research, every step of the way. 

Resource Areas

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Research Facilities

Discover the incredible array of cutting-edge equipment and research facilities available to you as a member of the Columbia University community.

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Research Funding

Apply for generous funding to support initial and translational research, the purchase of vital equipment, and more. 

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Pre-Award Support

Explore resources for every stage of the journey, from grant proposal development to research compliance to bringing innovations to society. 

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Columbia University Research Support Resources


The university has an extensive infrastructure for research support. Here are some key resources.

Columbia Research

The Columbia Research website is the hub for all research resources across the university. 

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Clinical Trials Office

The mission of the Clinical Trials Office is to facilitate quality clinical trial research. 

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Columbia Technology Ventures

Columbia Technology Ventures helps facilitate transfer of scientific discoveries and innovations from the University setting to the marketplace. 

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Environmental Health & Safety

EH&S provide a broad range of services to promote and protect the health and safety of all university personnel and the community and the environment in which we live and work. 

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Executive Vice President for Research

The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for the University’s research enterprise. 

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Human Subjects Research (Columbia Institutional Review Board)

All human subjects research must be approved by a Columbia Institutional Review Board to ensure compliance with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements. 

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Office of Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works to enhance the educational and training experience of the University’s postdoctoral appointees. 

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Research Compliance and Administration System (RASCAL)

RASCAL is the University’s online research compliance system. 

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Research Compliance and Training

The Office of Research Compliance and Training helps ensure that Columbia faculty and staff are in compliance with the complex web of regulatory requirements that govern research. 

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Sponsored Projects Administration

Sponsored Projects Administration is the University’s primary support office for sponsored research grants and contracts.

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Sponsored Projects Finance (SPF)

SPF includes the Research Policy & Indirect Costs group, responsible for the overall management and operation of post-award financial administration of sponsored programs at the University. 

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