The Office of the Vice Provost for Research supports and enhances research, education, and design-driven innovation at Boston College. We foster the creation of new knowledge, discoveries, and transformative advances by improving current processes and preparing for new initiatives in learning, scholarship, and outreach as aligned with the University’s strategic direction to address complex societal problems and contribute to the common good.

Boston College Research in the News

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Tracking the opioid epidemic

A new, penny-sized sensor developed by researchers from BC, BU, and Giner Labs uses wastewater to measure opioid use at the local level.
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Boston College to partner on study of hazards from plastics

An international team will survey health risks posed across the continuum of plastic production, use, and disposal.
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BC study shows rise in adolescent handgun carrying

Researchers at Boston College's Lynch School find uptick particularly among white, rural, and higher income teens.
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BC research report looks at Medicare and prescription drug costs

A Center for Retirement Research brief explored the financial implications of Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards $6.2M grant to BC research team

A four-year partnership will examine water quality in watersheds and along coastlines in three U.S. regions.
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Predicting the future of COVID

Boston College biologists develop a computational model to detect emerging Coronavirus strains.
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What happens when you ban sale of flavored tobacco products?

BC researchers will study the effect of state policies on young people's use of the products.
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Exotic metals

BC research reveals new insights on the unique properties and phenomena of 'kagome lattice' superconductors.
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Air pollution’s deadly toll

BC Global Observatory uncovers air pollution's striking economic and human cost in Africa's first continent-wide survey.

Student Research at BC

 

Undergraduate Opportunities

Boston College students are encouraged to get involved in research as part of their educational experience.

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Graduate Opportunities

Our highly selective graduate programs give access to some of the most prestigious funding opportunities in the country.

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