Office of the Vice-Provost for Research (OVPR)
Office of the Vice-provost for Research
Research at Loyola University Chicago
Loyola's leading-edge research and innovative education programs support the development and implementation of solutions to complex challenges that face our communities – both locally and globally.
We strive to enhance the competitiveness and prominence of our research programs by incentivizing and seeding novel innovations, investing in infrastructure, and implementing faculty development programs to help Loyola faculty secure funding.
WORKING ACROSS our THREE chicago CAMPUSES, we facilitate inter-disciplinary collaboration and innovation, to help faculty, staff, and students create a more equitable future.
Navigating Research
Helping you manage the lifecycle of a project
New Initiatives
Resources
Health Sciences Campus
Lakeside Science Campus
Health Sciences Campus and Lakeside Sciences Campus
Core Facilities
Centers and Institutes
Burn and Shock Trauma Research Institute (BSTRI)
Working to reduce the incidence & devastating effects of traumatic injury through the vigorous application of both clinical & laboratory research.
Learn moreCardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI)
Stimulating cardiovascular research at Loyola University Chicago Health Sciences Campus
Learn moreCenter for Criminal Justice
The Center for Criminal Justice brings a social science and social justice approach to understanding issues of crime and justice.
Learn moreCenter for Urban Research and Learning (CURL)
Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL) creates innovative solutions that promote equity and opportunity in communities throughout Chicago and beyond.
Learn moreInfectious Disease and Immunology Research Institute (INDIRI)
Leveraging the strengths of basic, translational, and clinical researchers to discover approaches to prevent and treat infectious diseases.
Learn moreSchool of Environmental Sustainability
The School of Environmental Sustainability empowers the next generation of environmental leaders.
Learn moreInstitute of Pastoral Studies
The Institute seeks to be a renowned global hub for educating and forming leaders in ministry who can adapt to the rapidly changing faith and social landscapes.
Learn moreInstitute for Racial Justice (IRJ)
The IRJ brings together transformational education, change-making research, and community collaboration to advocate for racial justice.
Learn moreNeiswanger Institute for Bioethics & Healthcare Leadership
Developing compassionate professionals.
Learn moreResearch by the Numbers
305
Active Grants for FY2022
202
Research Faculty
45
Research Institutes, Centers, and Programs
Impact and Recognition
Impacting Communities
Parkinson Professor Receives Award for Kidney Health Research
Holly Mattix-Kramer, professor in the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, received the Harold & Molly Schwartz Founders’ Award from the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois at the Gift of Life Gala on November 2.
Read moreAlumni
Reuben Jonathan Miller (PhD ’13) Awarded MacArthur Fellowship
Renowned sociologist, criminologist, social worker, and alumnus of Loyola University Chicago Reuben Jonathan Miller has been awarded a coveted 2022 MacArthur Fellowship.
Read moreMentorship
St. Albert's Day 2024 Award Recipients
Strich School of Medicine honors all of the award recipients from the 2024 St. Albert's Day
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Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA
Alexander J. Ghanayem, MD, FAOA, was confirmed as the 137th president of the American Orthopaedic Association during the organization’s 2024 Annual Leadership Meeting in St. Louis, MO.
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Faculty members awarded (NEH) fellowships
Two faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago have been awarded 2024 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) fellowships, a competitive and prestigious grant program.
Read morePRESS BOOK
The Loyola University Press Book lists, by faculty name, the various research and training activities at Loyola University Chicago. Download the Loyola University Chicago Press Book.