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Research in Action

At Case Western Reserve University, our researchers solve complex problems and expand understanding across fields—from healthcare to humanities, engineering to entrepreneurship, policy to polymers and more.

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Driving Impact

The Office of Research and Technology Management is here to help throughout every step of the research lifecycle.

Funding and Proposals

Connect with the support you need to successfully develop a proposal.
Awards and Agreements

Find assistance with all aspects of post-award management.
Compliance and Integrity

Stay compliant with federal, state and local regulations across your research endeavors.
Training

Connect with training resources related to all steps of your research.
Innovation and Industry

Bring your discovery to market through intellectual property services and connections to industry partners.
Resources and Facilities

Learn about the university’s extensive laboratory spaces, equipment and more.

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Our Latest Headlines

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    Meet a researcher extracting the elements that could change everything
    August 13, 2025
    Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Case School of Engineering Member, Cancer Imaging Program, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Area of Focus: Developing advanced materials and processes to separate f-elements (lanthanides and actinides) with applications in…
  • Lydia Kisley
    Meet a researcher developing new approaches to examining materials
    August 06, 2025
    Ambrose Swasey Associate Professor, Departments of Physics and Chemistry Area of Focus: Microscopy and materials science—finding new ways to examine things at a small scale to fundamentally understand them. Lydia Kisley is eager for an opportunity to talk about her research, even if it’s just for a…
  • Xin Qi
    Meet a researcher investigating how mitochondrial dysfunction affects neurodegenerative diseases
    July 30, 2025
    Xin Qi Jeanette M. and Joseph S. Silber Professor of Brain Sciences Professor, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine Area of Focus: mitochondrial quality control, cellular metabolism, immune responses and the mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases. Fourteen years ago…
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Key Initiatives

In the Office of Research and Technology Management, we are dedicated to advancing our community’s work. Get to know a few of our major initiatives:

Michael Oakes, Senior Vice President for Research

Case Western Reserve’s researchers share common goals: Solve problems, break boundaries, and make a positive impact on our world.

Michael Oakes, Senior Vice President for Research

Research That Counts

#19
in the world for contributions to innovation*
#13
in the country for commercialization of research**
270+
recent industry partners
#2
fastest-growing research university in the U.S.***
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Want to help advance Case Western Reserve University’s research mission? Your support can make a major difference—whether you partner with us or make a gift toward our work.

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*Nature Index
** Brookings Institution
*** HERD Survey, FY23