
Research
Curiosity. Exploration. Inquiry. Analysis. Discovery. Impact.
Curiosity. Exploration. Inquiry. Analysis. Discovery. Impact.
The Norwich experience is like no other. Norwich Research is practical, hands-on, experiential, and grounded in cutting-edge information. Our researchers leverage our rich history and networks and a deep commitment to serve the nation and its people. We ask hard questions and engage with data, discourse, experiments, and debate to discover and disseminate new knowledge. We embed research in all our educational pursuits and work collaboratively with the military, government, and industry, to advance understanding of critical local and global challenges.
Norwich University has demonstrated a strong commitment to securing substantial grant funding to advance its research and educational initiatives. These significant grants are part of the millions in federal awards Norwich University has received, underscoring its dedication to fostering research and academic excellence across various disciplines.
Office of Academic ResearchNorwich University supports a vast and diverse range of research topics across multiple disciplines, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence and real-world problem-solving. Research spans fields such as cybersecurity, military history, engineering, international relations, environmental science, leadership studies, and resilience and security.
Areas of ResearchFaculty scholarship at Norwich University is characterized by a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and applied research across diverse disciplines. Professors actively engage in publishing scholarly works, conducting cutting-edge research, and collaborating with students on projects that address real-world challenges.
Faculty Scholarship CelebrationResearch is a process for creating new knowledge. Our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.
Our award-winning Undergraduate Research Program provides students with hands-on research opportunities across diverse disciplines, fostering innovation, critical thinking, and academic excellence. Through faculty mentorship and real-world applications, students gain invaluable experience that prepares them for graduate studies and professional success.
Research is a process for creating new knowledge. Through the Office of Academic Research our mission is to support students across disciplines to pursue research and creative work with a faculty mentor, promoting the 200-year-old vision of the university as a learning community dedicated to personal and intellectual transformation.
Faculty mentorship is a cornerstone of Norwich’s research culture, with professors guiding students through hands-on research experiences, fostering critical thinking, and preparing them for graduate studies or professional careers. Their commitment to innovation and knowledge creation enhances the university’s academic reputation and strengthens its impact on global and national challenges.
Norwich University hosts several specialized research centers that support innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and real-world problem-solving. These centers provide faculty and students with opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research across various fields, including cybersecurity, military history, environmental resilience, and global security.
The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to conduct multiple forms and levels of research, deliver educational programming, and create workforce development projects to meet the growing national and regional requirements for an advanced computing capable workforce.
Explore AI CenterThe Center for Cybersecurity and Forensics Education and Research (CyFER) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners focused on the development of emerging, advanced and next-generation computing technologies.
Explore CyFERThe Center for Global Resilience & Security (CGRS) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to craft creative, innovative, and sustainable solutions for building resilient and secure communities, through inter-disciplinary research and design collaboration.
Explore CGRSThe Leadership Center is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking collaboration with military, public, private, and non-profit organizations to advance leadership through academic programs, research opportunities, scholarly publications, and professional outreach services.
Explore the Leadership CenterNorwich University houses two unique academies, Government Service Leadership Academy (GSLA) and Global Leadership Academy (GLA). These academies develop new leaders of strong character who are ethical, innovative, inclusive, and ready to lead in military, federal, private, and NGO environments.
Explore Norwich Leadership AcademiesThe John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center (PAWC) is a Norwich University academic center of excellence for students, scholars, and practitioners seeking to advance interdisciplinary knowledge on the relationship between peace and warfare at local, national, and global levels.
Explore PAWCAWS executives and team members will be actively participating in the evaluation process of the AWS Challenge this year, offering their insights in this essential domain. A total of 14 student teams will get an opportunity to participate in this innovation challenge.
Dr. Karen Gaines, Norwich University Provost and Dean of the Faculty, announces the selection of Dr. Marvin Lutnesky as the new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.
Award-winning Director of Strength and Conditioning Scott Caulfield named the 2025 College Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).