Vice Provost for Research - Boston College

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research oversees all aspects of research, providing guidance on internal funding, developing policies and procedures, and ensuring that research at Boston College is efficient, effective, and transparent.

Boston College Research in the News

Arab American health

A study led by a Connell School of Nursing researcher looks at health behaviors and outcomes across three generations of Arab immigrants.

International Security Studies award

BC political scientist Lindsey O'Rourke is honored for her book on covert regime change.

Ethan Baxter on the Greek island of Sifnos

Unearthing history

Boston College researchers pinpoint the source of the unique chemical composition of volcanic rocks.

NSF CAREER Award

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Matthias Waegele is recognized for his research toward cleaner energy sources.

$2.3M New Innovator Award

BC chemist Jia Niu is recognized by NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program, which funds highly innovative work proposed by extraordinarily creative scientists.

Energy Research Award

BC physicist and quantum materials researcher Ilija Zeljkovic is selected for a U.S. Department of Energy program.

Public schools and immigration

A study led by Lynch School Associate Professor Rebecca Lowenhaupt will study how educators interpret and respond to rapidly changing policies.

2020 Divergent Award for Excellence

Lynch School Assistant Professor Jon Wargo is recognized for research in 21st century literacies.

Why we help

The brain’s pathways to imagination may hold the key to altruistic behavior, Boston College researchers find.

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.