Office of the Dean for Research
“As a world-renowned research university, Princeton seeks to achieve the highest levels of distinction in the discovery and transmission of knowledge and understanding. At the same time, Princeton is distinctive among research universities in its commitment to undergraduate teaching.”
-- Princeton University mission statement
From the advancement of mathematical theory and sociological understanding to the development of cleaner-burning fuels and novel electronic devices, research at Princeton aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and improve societal well-being.
The Office of the Dean for Research supports Princeton University’s mission to be one of the leading research universities in the world by uniting people, resources and opportunities for the creation, preservation and transmission of knowledge. The Dean for Research and the offices that report to the Dean -- Corporate and Foundation Relations, Technology Licensing, and Research and Project Administration -- work together to steward and administer Princeton’s thriving research enterprise. Additionally, the Dean for Research, with the advice of the University Research Board, is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies on sponsored research.