Advancing Knowledge

IU Bloomington Bicentennial Objective Six

Advancing the Frontiers of Knowledge

IU Bloomington will be a global leader in collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects that explore Grand Challenges and issues of broad importance to the people of our state, nation, and world. These projects will draw upon the strength of existing campus resources such as laboratories, research centers, and the expertise of our research faculty.

Supports Indiana University Bicentennial Priority Three

Grand Challenges

IUB will harness strengths in every field to identify & address grand challenges: initiatives that attack big questions and whose answers lie beyond the frontiers of current knowledge.

A Preferred Collaborator

IUB will actively position our campus as a preferred research collaborator.

Advancing Research

IUB will identify key areas of current or emerging research strengths and make campus-level strategic investments to advance areas of disciplinary or interdisciplinary promise in which we can become national and international leaders.

Research in A&H

IUB will support research innovation in the arts and humanities.

Diversity in Research

IUB will seek diversity among faculty, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, and institutional partners to pursue high-impact research.

Advancement Through Technology

IUB will advance through technology, including the creation of databases, providing technological and research tools, and supporting OVPIT initiatives.