Experience Northeastern’s Distinctive Approach: Our partnerships create mutual value by connecting world-class academic expertise with real-world industry challenges. With over 120 existing partnerships, we’ve proven that this collaborative model accelerates innovation while developing the next generation of research leaders.

We Prioritize What is Important to You

Project-Focused
Talent

Add skilled PhD-level researchers to address specific projects while gaining access to Northeastern faculty expertise.

Faculty
Partnership

Connect with Northeastern’s world-class faculty who provide leading edge insights to your research initiatives through flexible collaborations that protect your IP.

Upskilling Your
Workforce

Develop your employees’ advanced capabilities through PhD-level training and faculty partnerships while pursuing innovative research projects aligned with business goals.

Our Four Partnership Models

That Solve the University IP Problem

LEADERs

(4 – 12 months)

Project-ready PhD candidates with leadership training ready to contribute to your specific challenges.

Industry PhD

(3 – 5 years)

Your employee pursues a Northeastern PhD with co-advising from faculty and your researchers.

Experiential PhD Fellowship

(1 – 5 years)

Northeastern PhD students conduct dissertation research on your specific projects at your site.

Experiential Postdoc Research Fellowship

(1 – 3 years)

Experienced researchers at your site with ongoing faculty consultation.

By the Numbers

120+

Existing Industry Partnerships

1st

Network Science PhD Program Globally

80%

of PhD Graduates Pursue Industry Careers

in Research Funding

(private universities w/o a medical school)

Project-Focused Talent

Faculty Partnership

Upskilling Your Workforce