Research Resources
Bentley vigorously pursues external funding opportunities to help advance applied research, curriculum development, and academic programming. Funding sources include gifts and grants from corporations, professional associations and charitable foundations, state and federal governmental grants and contracts, and contributions from individual donors. Moreover, through institutional funds, Bentley offers support for a variety of research and teaching-related activities undertaken by faculty members.
GARI - Grants, Awards and Research Initiatives
GARI is the central source of information for faculty regarding various funding opportunities and awards available both at Bentley and from external sponsors.
Contact Heikki Topi, associate professor of Computer Information Systems, at
781.891.2799.
Corporate Support and Partnerships
The Office of Corporate Relations works with faculty to secure gifts and grants for research projects, curricular initiatives and academic programming from regional and national corporations. The office can also help you explore potential corporate partnerships that could include research collaboration, internships, visiting executives and more. Contact Donald Brezinski, executive director of Corporate Relations, at 781.891.2575.
Foundation Support
Bentley has a long history of securing foundation gifts and grants for teaching and learning initiatives, research, technology projects and more. Past and current support comes from the foundation arms of companies and organizations, as well as from private foundations often established by individuals and families.
Contact Paul Carberry, director of Foundations Relations, at 781.891.2009.
Government Grants and Contracts
The Office of Sponsored Programs provides leadership and administrative support in the development and submission of proposals for grants and contracts to governmental agencies. Proposals may support research, curriculum development, instruction, service and other projects and programs. Contact Mary Louise Pauli, director, Office of Sponsored Programs, at 781.891.2660.
Center for Arts and Sciences
The Center for Arts and Sciences provides funding for Bentley faculty to engage in research in the arts and sciences, and at the intersection of the arts and sciences and business. Contact Cyrus Veeser, Center Director and Associate Professor of History, at 781.891.2827.
Institutional Review Board
Our Institutional Review Board provides faculty, staff and students with timely service, support and assistance in ensuring the ethical conduct of all research involving human subjects and promoting the safety, rights and welfare of all participants in our research projects. Contact Tony Buono, IRB chair, at 781.891.2529 or Mary Louise Pauli, IRB administrator, at 781.891.2660
