Research: Network for Collaborative Intelligence - Northwestern University
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Research Leadership

Committed to strengthening Northwestern’s position as a leader in both foundational and applied AI research, NNCI brings together scholars from diverse disciplines to address complex scientific, societal, and technological challenges. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, research support, and strategic partnerships, NNCI helps expand the university's research capacity, accelerate the integration of AI methodologies across fields, and foster the development of AI-enabled researchers.

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Institutes & Centers

Northwestern is proud to host a diverse ecosystem of institutes, centers, and initiatives advancing artificial intelligence across research, education, and society. Explore the many organizations shaping the future of AI through collaboration, discovery, and innovation.

 

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Collaborative Intelligence Research Awards

A new NNCI seed funding program supporting interdisciplinary research that combines AI, data science, and domain expertise to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and accelerate impactful research across Northwestern.

Meet Our 2026-2027 Awardees