Turning Ideas into Solutions: Research that Matters

With research that’s exploratory and practical, UMass Lowell faculty and students translate discoveries into powerful solutions. Our researchers work across disciplines and partner with industry, startups, and communities to create new knowledge and drive advancements that greatly benefit society. Through the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC), UMass Lowell expands research collaborations, creates hands-on learning opportunities for our students, and drives economic transformation in the region.

UMass Lowell Among Nation’s Top Research Institutions

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    UMass Lowell is a Carnegie Research 1 (R1) university, a prestigious designation used to identify the nation’s top research institutions. Only 7% of four-year universities are designated R1. Read more about R1.

Federal Research Funding Updates

Since President Trump took office on Jan. 20, several Executive Orders have been signed (White House News), suggesting potential changes in federal priorities. These shifts could affect both our current research and development projects and those still awaiting funding from federal agencies or sponsors.

As these funders adjust to the changes, we’ll keep faculty and staff informed and offer guidance to the best of our ability. The university’s primary focus is on ensuring compliance with state and federal laws while continuing to support our mission and values.

Please visit the UMass Lowell Office of Sponsored Programs news page for official updates. Please email VCRI@uml.edu with questions.

UMass Lowell Gets You Connected

Introducing the Office of Research Development

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The new Office of Research Development (ORD) was recently established to support UMass Lowell faculty and researchers with proposal and professional development opportunities and resources.

Contact the team by emailing: RD@uml.edu or completing the request for grant support.

Research Strengths

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Biotech, Life Sciences

Discovering ways to use the biological processes, organisms or systems to manufacture products to improve the quality of life. Learn more about Biotech, Life Sciences.

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Energy

Our researchers are working with industry partners to achieve clean and sustainable energy. Learn more about Energy Research.

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Robotics

Our robotics research explores how technology can be used to improve life on Earth and beyond. Learn more about Robotics.

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Flexible Electronics & Smart Textiles

Developing innovative flexible electronics and smart textiles that solve problems across industries. Learn more about Flexible Electronics & Smart Textiles.

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Cybersecurity

UMass Lowell’s education, workforce development, and R&D in cybersecurity leverages faculty expertise across disciplines. Learn more about Cybersecurity.

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Public Health

Promoting health and wellbeing is at the core of UMass Lowell research in public health. Learn more about public health research.

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Recent Awards

Keep up to date with our extensive research efforts.

Latest research awards

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    For Employees in Chronic Pain, Workplace Norms Can Make It Worse New

    A new study co-authored by Associate Professor of Management Elana Feldman finds that workplace expectations around an “ideal worker body” can push employees with chronic pain into a harmful cycle of overexertion, leading to lost talent and highlighting the need for more flexible, individualized approaches to work.
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  • Public Health doctoral student Angela Consentino

    Study Looks at How Substance Use Risk Factors Differ Among Asian American Communities

    Research Assistant Angela Consentino ’17 of the Center for Population Health at UMass Lowell is partnering with the Greater Lowell Health Alliance and the Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association to better understand how cultural background, migration history, age and socioeconomic factors shape substance use attitudes, beliefs and behaviors.
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