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About Research and International


Welcome!

LIU is committed to transformational change in the higher education landscape by the synergistic coupling of research and international engagement. The Research and International Office exists to catalyze, nurture and embrace multi-disciplinary, globally impactful research and educational programming that prepares future graduates for the challenges and opportunities presented by life in the 21st Century. Research and International Office will partner with colleges, departments, academic and non-academic units, senior leadership and the greater LIU community to promote diversity, grow international engagement, innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural understanding to enrich and propel LIU’s overall mission for becoming a globally engaged research and education enterprise.

Research & International Strategies


Research Administration

Instituting an effective, globally agile grants and research infrastructure


Research Development

Implementing highly-focused research intelligence and faculty support


Research Advisory Council

Fostering a highly conducive research environment and discovery culture


Academic and Research Excellence

Nurturing integrated research, teaching and learning


Faculty Engagement

Attracting, retaining and connecting globally recognized research faculty


Federal Funding

Pursuing extramural, competitive research awards


Government Relations

Establishing university-government relationships to foster LIU goals


Novel Academic Programs

Creating integrated research-academic platforms driven by 21st Century careers and lifestyles

Contact
Jenny Columbus
Jenny.Columbus@liu.edu