NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships A-Z Index Directory Calendar Libraries Make a Gift Quick Links Search NIU About Research Innovation Compliance Federal Relations Centers and Institutes Academic Publishing Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships Northern Illinois University is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the category of Research Universities (high research activity). NIU also is among a small percentage of public institutions designated as Innovation and Economic Prosperity Universities by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The designation acknowledges universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and regions to support economic development. The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships encourages research, scholarship, artistry and entrepreneurship across campus by: Promoting the professional development of faculty and graduate students. Seeking connections to accelerate the creation, integration and application of new knowledge. Facilitating the submission of grants and contracts. Celebrating the accomplishments of talented faculty, staff and students who contribute to NIU's success as a student-centered, public research university. Gerald Blazey, vice president of the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships Collaborate with NIU Electronic Research Administration (InfoEd) NIU Research Stories Loading... View more research stories NIU Home NIU Links Apply to NIU Visit Campus Directions/Maps Contact Us Emergency Information Accessibility Jobs @ NIU NIUHuskies.com © 2021 Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University. All rights reserved. Privacy Notice 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115