Research Centers & Institutes

Arctic Research Center (UNH Arctic)Aims to build a more vibrant and interdisciplinary network of Arctic researchers at UNH, increase UNH’s visibility within the national and international Arctic dialogue, and assist in the transition to more sustainable communities

Atlantic Marine Energy CenterAMEC is a national marine energy center which operates as a university-led consortium between UNH, Stony Brook University, Lehigh University, and the Coastal Studies Institute to address the ongoing needs for research, development, and testing in support of wave, tidal, and ocean current energy and Powering the Blue Economy (PBE) applications.

Carsey School of Public PolicyNationally-acclaimed resource for research, leadership development, and engaged scholarship relevant to public policy; addresses the most pressing challenges of the twenty-first century, striving for innovative, responsive, andequitable solutions at all levels of government and in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors

• Carsey School Center for Impact Finance (CSCIF)Brings together a range of public and private sector organizations for financial product development, policy design, applied research projects, network building, timely information and trainings to work across multiple disciplines, addressing the complex issues surrounding impact finance as a tool to bring better, sustainable, solutions to societal challenge

• Center for Social Policy in Practice (SPiP)The Carsey School’s applied social research hub that fosters collaborations with partners who want to understand the gaps left by existing policy and test solutions meant to reach people and places that are too often excluded

Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research (CIBBR)UNH CIBBR strives to bridge the gap between basic biomedical and bioengineering research and clinical and/or commercial outcomes. 

Center of Soil Biogeochemistry and Microbial Ecology (Soil BioME)Explores the hidden world of soil microbes across diverse landscapes — from farms to forests and even the Arctic — to understand the impact of environmental change in these ecosystems and tackle global challenges like ecosystem degradation, soil-climate feedbacks, and sustaining agricultural productivity

Center for Acoustics Research and Education (CARE)Focuses on how sound can be used on land, in air, and under water to monitor and assess impacts relating to national security concerns, food security, energy, environment, and health

Center for Coastal & Ocean Mapping (CCOM)/NOAA Joint Hydrographic Center (JHC)A NOAA-supported national center of expertise in the fields of coastal hydrography and advanced coastal ocean mapping  that fosters a new generation of hydrographers and ocean mapping scientists and develops and evaluates a wide range of state-of-the-art hydrographic and ocean mapping technologies and applications

Center for Digital Health InnovationBrings together faculty, staff, and students from across UNH with the shared goal of engaging cutting edge technologies to enhance the health and well-being of individuals across the lifespan by serving as a hub providing support and coordination advancing research, practice, outreach and teaching activities

Center for Fluid Physics (CFP)Collaborative, cross-disciplinary research employing analytical, modeling and experimental studies to develop a fundemental understanding of the processes underlying complex fluid dynamical problems

Center for Ocean Renewable Energy (CORE)Provides multiple-scale research, technology development and evaluation, education, and outreach for issues related to ocean renewable energy systems

Center for the HumanitiesSupports humanities research and interdisciplinary collaboration by UNH faculty from across the university, representing such fields as anthropology, communication, fine arts, folklore, foreign languages, geography, history, literature, philosophy, religious studies, sociology, and women’s studies

Center for Venture Research (CVR)Conducts multidisciplinary research on early stage equity financing for high growth ventures

Center on Aging and Community Living (CACL)A collaboration between the Institute on Disability (IOD) and the Institute for Health Policy and Practice (IHPP) at UNH to coordinate the work of both institutes related to aging and long term care issues, maximize available resources, and provide assistance to state agencies and community organizations

Child Study and Development Center (CSDC)A nationally-accredited laboratory school serving young children (infants-kindergarten) that serves as a site for faculty and students to conduct interdiciplinary studies of early childhood education and development

Coastal Response Research Center (CRRC)Partnership between NOAA and UNH that stimulates innovation in spill preparedness, response, assessment, and implementation of optimum spill recovery strategies

Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC)Combats crimes against children by providing high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners regarding the nature and impact of crimes such as child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, physical and sexual abuse, and Internet sex crimes

Earth Systems Research CenterBrings together ecologists, environmental chemists, Earth system modelers, and remote sensing scientists to study natural and human-induced changes in the Earth's water, carbon, and nitrogen metabolism with research and educational programs that cross the boundaries of traditional scientific disciplines to foster interdisciplinary understanding of environmental change 

Family Research Laboratory (FRL)Conducts research devoted to understanding all aspects of family violence, the impact of violence in families, and abuse

Franklin Pierce Center for Intellectual PropertyBrings together varied resources (including the only academic IP library in the United States), IP Center faculty, researchers, students, and partners to work at the intersections of law, business, and technology to improve the rate of innovation in the global economy

Hubbard Center for Genome Studies (HCGS)Conducts research in comparative and environmental genomics, linking genomics to organisms and the environment; provides technical assistance and services in high-throughput DNA sequencing, fragment analysis, and analysis of gene expression

Institute for Health Policy and Practice (IHPP)An applied research institute located within the College of Health and Human Services that works to assure integrated excellence across all systems to yield optimal health for all people, with particular focus on health analytics and informatics; public health and health promotion; long term care and aging; and delivery system and payment reform

Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space (EOS)A multidisciplinary scientific research institute dedicated to understanding the integrated behavior of the Earth and its surrounding universe

Institute on DisabilityProvides a coherent university-based focus for the improvement of knowledge, policies, and practices related to the lives of persons with disabilities and their families

John Olson Center for Advanced ManufacturingFocused on advanced manufacturing technologies and a cross-curricular approach to engineering and manufacturing concepts

JusticeworksConsortium of academicians and professionals that conducts research in justice studies and offers an array of balanced, non-partisan services addressing issues in crime, safety, security, and the administration of justice

Leitzel Center for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering EducationWorks to transform education in mathematics, science, and engineering at UNH, in elementary and secondary schools, and informal settings through high quality research, carefully examined practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration

NH Agricultural Experiment Station (NHAES)Seeks to solve problems affecting agriculture, forestry, and the social and economic well-being of NH's people, the region and the nation by providing unbiased and objective research concerning diverse aspects of sustainable agriculture and foods, aquaculture, forest managemen,t and related wildlife, environmental, natural resources and rural community topics

NH Center for Multiscale Modeling and Manufacturing of Biomaterials (NH BioMade)Seeks to advance the design and manufacture of biomaterials and develop the knowledge to predict and control their composition, structure, properties, and function. The depth of knowledge and engineering innovations advanced by NH BioMade will be transferable to other biomaterials and manufacturing techniques for fundamental and industrially-based research and practice.

NH Sea Grant College Program (NH Sea Grant)Provides support, leadership, and expertise for marine research, education and extension, including promoting understanding, development, wise use, and conservation of our ocean and coastal resources

NH Small Business Development Center (NHSBDC)Contributes to NH’s economic vitality by providing its businesses and communities with the tools they need to reach their goals through confidential counseling, training programs, access to information and referral, and other specialized services

NH Space Grant Consortium (NH Space Grant)With support from NASA, stimulates and enhances science and mathematics education at all levels, providing motivation, improving quality, and increasing access for students, teachers, and the general public

NH Water Resources Research Center (WRRC)Focal point for research and information on water issues in the state and region, conducting research, technology transfer, and education of new professionals

Northeast PassageResearch focused on the efficacy of the goal based recreational therapy interventions offered, including therapeutic recreation services in school systems, and 1:1 community based interventions for individuals with acquired physical disabilities and those aging into and with disability

Ocean Process Analysis Lab (OPAL)Serves as a focal point for interdisciplinary ocean science research focusing on a range of physical, geochemical, and biological processes including bio-optical oceanography and remote sensing, molecular oceanography, fish behavior and gear technology, plankton ecology and fisheries oceanography, physical oceanography, and estuarine and coastal chemistry

Paul Creative Arts Center (PCAC)A center for the creation, study, and enjoyment of the arts that houses a 688-seat proscenium theater, a flexible-seating black box theater, a recital room, and a 4,500 square foot art museum

Piscataqua Region Estuaries Partnership (PREP)As part of the U.S. EPA's National Estuary Program, a joint local/state/federal program established under the Clean Water Act to promote the protection and enhancement of nationally significant estuarine resources, PREP’s priorities include water quality improvements, shellfish resources, land protection and habitat restoration

Prevention Innovations Research Center (PIRC)Works to improve institutional policy, practice, and capacity for sexual and relationship violence and stalking prevention and response (prevention strategies, survivor support and services, and intervention) through research and evaluation, emphasizing the importance of using a community and bystander focus while examining the continuum of violence

Rosenberg International Franchise Center (RIFC)Advances the field of franchising through relevant research and innovative teaching by being actively involved in the communities of franchising, both to gain information about current trends and challenges and to share insights and solutions

School of Marine Science and Ocean EngineeringAs the first interdisciplinary school at UNH, serves as a nexus for marine science and ocean engineering teaching and research across the University, seeking to address today’s highly complex ocean and coastal challenges through integrated graduate education, research and engagement

Space Science Center (SSC)Fosters research and graduate education in all the space sciences, with studies ranging from the ionosphere, to the Earth’s magnetosphere, to the local solar system, out to the farthest reaches of the universe

Sustainability InstituteDrawing on its status as a leading authority on sustainability within higher education, acts as a convener, cultivator, and champion of sustainability on campus, in the state and region, and around the world, working closely with educators, students, policymakers, and researchers to bring learning in sustainability to life

UNH Broadband Center of Excellence (BCoE)Conducts research, provides consulting, shares information, and leverages UNH resources, research and technology expertise, and process and policy tools to support advances in broadband services and capabilities that will  enable all – government, universities, communities and industry participants – to use broadband as a tool to create economic growth, societal improvements and business success

UNH Center for Infrastructure Resilience to Climate (UCIRC)Dedicated to accelerating and advancing the development of new methods and approaches to planning, design, and operation and maintenance of climate and weather resilient transportation and building infrastructure systems as well as the development and implementation of effective public policy solutions concerning these pressing issues

UNH Connectivity Research CenterA multi-disciplinary research center focused on network engineering, cyber security, and collateral technology areas focused on investigating next generation communication systems to enable a more connected world

UNH InterOperability Laboratory (UNH-IOL)Acting as a non-profit, independent test lab, works with vendors of computer communication devices to resolve complex networking issues and to foster multi-vendor interoperability and/or conformance to standards while educating students for future employment

UNH Stormwater Center (UNHSC)A dynamic research, testing and educational facility that serves as a technical resource for water managers, planners, and design engineers in New England and throughout the United States through researching and developing stormwater treatment systems and providing assistance to the stormwater management community

UNH Survey CenterProvides university researchers, government and business leaders, and private organizations with reliable information about public attitudes concerning important policy matters through clear, concise research

UNH Technology Transfer Center (UNH T2)Provides technical and management information about road and bridge repair to public works directors, road agents, municipal officials, and private and public road-related organizations

Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership and Public ServiceProvides scholarship, training, and opportunity for a new generation of leaders who cherish public service and have the experience and potential to carry forth the key values of Warren Rudman's career in public service: a commitment to justice, a capacity for leadership, and a devotion to common sense, common purpose, and the common good