Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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Centers, institutes, and research cores

Research at NAU is powered by a dynamic network of research environments, collaborative partnerships, shared resources, and world class facilities. These resources advance discovery, innovation, and applied research while connecting faculty, students, and partners to solutions that address real world challenges.

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Centers and institutes

Faculty lead a wide range of research initiatives that have evolved into centers and institutes, driving interdisciplinary discovery and advancing research across the university.
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Core resources and services

Core resources and services integrate research with real-world application by extending university expertise beyond campus. They support programs that integrate research, service, and collaboration while addressing regional and community needs and advancing scholarly work.

Contact us

Is there a shared NAU research resource that should be included on this list? If so, please email ovpr@nau.edu.