Bentley scholars have access to a variety of resources to support their research. This page offers a comprehensive overview of the grants, offices and library facilities that are available to faculty, staff and students, regardless of their discipline or project.
Resources for Faculty
Academic Technology Center (ATC)
The ATC assists faculty in the use of specialized statistical software and databases for academic research, including applications for data collection and visualization.
In addition to offering consulting and technical expertise regarding data management and research methodologies, the center also builds and supports research computing infrastructure for high-performance and data-intensive projects.
Bentley Library
Bentley Library supports and enriches the university’s academic research and educational curriculum goals by serving as a gateway to information, providing access to quality resources and improving institutional outcomes through the teaching of information literacy.
The Library offers specialized databases; an institutional repository, Scholars @Bentley; and Research Guides delivering curated information and links to specific topics of interest.
Provost’s Newsletter
The Office of the Provost acknowledges and celebrates faculty who are making a difference through their scholarship, teaching and service through its biannual e-newsletter, Innovation with Impact.
Bentley University’s teacher-scholars are remarkable not only for their consistent and considerable academic output, but also for the breadth and scope of their work, which reflects every department and discipline.
Institutional Review Board
Our Institutional Review Board (IRB) is committed to ensuring the safe and ethical treatment of human participants in our research. Federal and university regulations stipulate that all faculty, staff and student research projects involving human subjects are reviewed and approved by the IRB prior to their initiation.
Use the link below for more information about policies and procedures, CITI training and IRB-related forms.
Grants & Funding
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Opportunities for Students
Student Leadership and Impact (SLI) Program
SLI research assistants (RAs) will help with all things research for the Center for Health and Business. Depending on each student’s skills and strengths, this may include working on specific research projects for CHB affiliates, reading and summarizing faculty research, gathering data and other tasks.
Applications are open in late August and students are hired into the SLI program in mid-September for the entire academic year.
The Center for Health and Business (CHB) sponsors two Valente Center undergraduate researchers (see below) whose research proposals are related to health.
Health is defined very broadly and topics considered can include — but are not limited to — health care systems and administration, health-related technology and innovation, patient experience and health care information and how biological, psychological and social factors impact health.
The Center for Integration of Science and Industry offers undergraduate and graduate research assistantships both during the academic year and during the summer, giving students the opportunity to apply their business, finance, accounting, math, data analytics and/or computer skills to real-world problems in biotechnology, entrepreneurship and drug development. There is even a possibility to become a published co-author on academic papers.
These are paid positions that students can apply to via the student job portal in Workday. Applications are accepted throughout the year; hiring is typically done in late August/early September (for the academic year) and late April/early May (for summer break).
The Falcon EXPLORE Fund aims to support students in their academic, cultural and professional development by providing financial assistance for travel related to academic conferences and competitions, research presentations, leadership and career development opportunities, cultural experiences and other educational activities. All full-time undergraduate and graduate students in good academic and conduct standing are eligible to apply.
Funding is limited, and applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis. The maximum amount of funding available per student per academic year is typically $1,000 for domestic travel, $1,500 for international travel and $250 for virtual conferences. All applications will be reviewed in conjunction with the Office of Financial Assistance.
All Honors Program students are required to complete a culminating Pathway Experience. Students can choose from six distinct options, many of which involve research projects undertaken with a faculty advisor.
Honors students should attend a Pathway Information Session to learn more about research and funding opportunities and application timelines. Sessions are offered each semester and are announced via email.
Students should also work with the Honors Program Leadership Team to determine the appropriate semester in which to apply and/or enroll in one of these courses, starting in their sophomore year.
This program provides opportunities for talented, industrious undergraduate students to work closely with faculty and staff members in an area of special interest. Selected students will work exclusively on research projects.
Your work-study eligibility will not be affected; however, you will have to report what you earn to the IRS as taxable income. Please note that no students, regardless of work-study status, are permitted to work more than 20 hours a week during the academic year and 40 hours during the summer break.
This program allows undergraduate students to pursue an arts and sciences-focused independent research project. Projects include periodic milestones to track progress and culminate in a manuscript and an oral presentation during the annual spring Undergraduate Research Showcase.
Hours are flexible and typically average around five hours per week (up to a maximum of 120 hours during the academic year). Assistantships come with a $1,000 stipend per semester, for a total of $2,000 awarded during the academic year.
The fund allows students to explore research opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach due to financial concerns.
The fund awards grants (up to $250) to undergraduate students who wish to attend a conference to present research results but can also award grants for students who require travel accommodations to engage in research-related activities including, but not limited to workshops, poster sessions and data collection (e.g., field research, conducting interviews, archive visits, etc.).