Office of the Vice Provost & Dean of Research

For more than 25 years, Chen has built the behind-the-scenes systems – what she calls the “science of the science” – that keep maternal and child health research running at Stanford.

IRE seed grants support faculty in building international research partnerships. Grants of up to $25,000 fund exploratory work, preliminary data collection, and concept development. Applications due June 3.

A $29 million renovation transformed a decommissioned physics facility three stories below the engineering quad into a new university hub for nanoscale research.

Starting in 2026-27, Stanford will cover 75% of tuition for research assistants on eligible grants.

Three interdisciplinary research labs anchored in the physical sciences have new faculty directors – each a longtime member of the community they’ll now lead.

Faculty are invited to nominate outstanding staff members for the Marsh O’Neill Award, which recognizes contributions to research and scholarship at Stanford. Nominations are due March 31.

Apply for Propel Grants to strengthen near‑ready, collaborative proposals for large‑scale external funding opportunities through targeted proposal development support. Apply for up to $50,000 by March 30.

A recent merger provides researchers with seamless access to both nanofabrication and characterization tools, supporting cutting-edge, multidisciplinary work in nanoscale science and engineering.

A multi-year, university-wide effort aims to streamline research administration, with the goal of creating a more efficient engine of innovation.

The Nobel laureate will lead a community of faculty, students, scholars, and staff passionate about data science research and educational opportunities.