We Do Research To Benefit Society

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Study finds hybrid work benefits companies and employees

In the largest study yet of working-from-home professionals, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom reveals that employees who work from home two days a week are just as productive, likely to get promoted, and far less prone to quit.
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The future of effective communication

An expert in all forms of speaking, public or private, says the key to better communication is better pattern recognition. He says AI can help us all “talk smarter.”
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The power of citizen science

The team behind Stanford’s "Our Voice" citizen science research initiative explains the community-driven research practice being implemented in communities across the globe.
Researchers

Welcoming our new Associate Vice Provosts

I am pleased to welcome two new associate vice provosts who will be joining the Stanford research community.

- Linda Coleman, JD, is our incoming Associate Vice Provost for Research Policy and Integrity, beginning July 8.
- Ann Johnson, PhD, is our incoming Associate Vice Provost, Research Compliance, and will begin on August 15.

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Vision

Facilitate interdisciplinary research and maintain public trust in a culture of integrity that celebrates the diversity of ideas and people.

Mission

To provide guidance and support to facilitate, nurture, and safeguard a thriving research ecosystem.

About

VPDoR supports Stanford’s research ecosystem, and its units, institutes, centers, and research labs.

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Policies

Find research laws, regulations, and policies. Browse the Research Policy Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Administrative Guide and other manuals and guides related to research.

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Resources

Explore Research Topics, How To’s, Tools & Documents, and Training Opportunities that help enable research.

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Funding

From research funding within Stanford to external opportunities, VPDoR provides search tools, proposal resources, and guidance to support your journey from idea to implementation.

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By the Numbers

800+

Academic Staff – Research

15

Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes

$1.8B

Sponsored Research

30+

Shared Instrumentation Facilities

Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes