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The associate provost and dean of research works closely with faculty to promote and encourage research, secure funding, and build outside partnerships. Clark\u2019s faculty and students engage in research that significantly benefits communities, environments, and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dean has broad responsibility to promote research opportunities for faculty and students. In collaboration with the university\u2019s Research Board, academic departments, and the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research, the dean implements policies and procedures for external grants, contracts, and fellowship applications, as well as the work of the Institutional Review Board.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Clark research overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clark faculty partner with their peers, students, communities, and outside organizations on research projects in Worcester and around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ph.D. programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clark University offers Ph.D. programs in eight fields: its nationally top-ranked geography Ph.D., its distinguished psychology Ph.D. (clinical, developmental and social), its unique history Ph.D. in Holocaust and genocide studies, economics, and four STEM disciplines (biology, biochemistry and molecular biology, chemistry, and physics).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Facilities and labs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clark\u2019s scientific spaces, equipped with modern technology, are designed to encourage collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsored Programs and Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research works with faculty and other university offices to ensure the effective management of external funding for research projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Centers and institutes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Clark\u2019s research centers and institutes play a central role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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