Skip to main site navigation OPEN THE MAIN MENU Institutes and Centers Home Research Institutes and Centers Research Featured Projects University Research Initiatives OPEN THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INITIATIVES SUBMENU Student Research OPEN THE STUDENT RESEARCH SUBMENU Institutes and Centers CLOSE THE INSTITUTES AND CENTERS SUBMENU Research Centers Conducting Research with Illinois Tech About OPEN THE ABOUT SUBMENU In addition to having partnerships with prominent medical school and research facilities such as Argonne National Laboratory and Fermilab, Illinois Tech boasts many of its own institutes and centers. The four major institutes are IIT Research Institute, the Institute for Food Safety and Health, Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering, and Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research. Faculty and students engage in research across a range of disciplines through these institutes, research centers, and their related programs. Institutes IIT Research Institute Founded in 1936 as the research branch of Illinois Tech, IIT Research Institute (IITRI) is a key source of breakthrough research on campus. Institute for Food Safety and Health The Institute for Food Safety and Health (IFSH) is a one-of-a-kind applied food science research consortium composed of Illinois Tech, the United States Food and Drug Administration, and the food industry. Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship The Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship focuses on innovative thinking and transitioning new ideas into products and processes, and is home to the Institute of Design, the Idea Shop, and the IPRO Program. Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering The Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering is an umbrella organization that enhances the biomedical science and engineering research activities at Illinois Tech. Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research Wanger Institute for Sustainable Energy Research (WISER) serves as an umbrella organization to enhance and promote research, education, and outreach activities at Illinois Tech that are related to energy and sustainability. Research Centers Faculty and students across dozens of research centers at Illinois Tech conduct interdisciplinary research. LEARN MORE Learn more... Illinois Tech welcomes you to join our community of people who discover, create, and solve. Apply today, visit us in Chicago, and contact us for more information. REQUEST INFO VISIT APPLY CONTACT 10 West 35th Street Chicago, IL 60616 312.567.3000 Contact Us Social Media Links Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Instagram CAMPUS Emergency Information Employment Alumni WEB LINKS Privacy Copyright Concerns IBHE Online Complaint System Student Complaint Information Student Non-Discrimination Policy We use technologies, such as cookies, to customize content and advertising, to provide social media features, and to analyze traffic to the site. By using or registering on any portion of this site, you agree to our privacy and cookie statement. DISMISS PRIVACY STATEMENT