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Stanford bioengineer Stanley Qi

'For many people, waiting is not an option'

Stanford bioengineer Stanley Qi is developing advanced gene-editing tools to treat life-threatening diseases and slow the onset of neurological aging.

Microbiologists Justin and Erica Sonnenburg

'We can change diet to generate a healthier microbiome and a healthy individual'

Microbiologists Justin and Erica Sonnenburg are working to understand the complex microbial community that resides within the human gut and its potential for helping people live healthier, longer lives.

Molecular biologist Luis de Lecea

'Step by step, we’ve made a huge amount of progress'

Molecular biologist Luis de Lecea is mapping the brain circuits that control sleep so we can manipulate them for a better night’s rest.

Researchers

Announcement

Update on Federal Agency Activities, Nano Facilities Merger, and Welcome to Rob MacCoun, SAVP for Research

May 1, 2025

This month, I’m sharing updates on four topics:
- Federal agency activities
- Update on Nano merger
- GrantForward: new funding search platform
- Welcoming Rob MacCoun, senior associate vice provost for research

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Vision

Facilitate interdisciplinary research and maintain public trust in a culture of integrity, where service to society is a core shared value.

Mission

To provide guidance and support to facilitate, nurture, and safeguard a thriving research ecosystem.

About

VPDoR supports Stanford’s research ecosystem, and its units, institutes, centers, and research labs.

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Policies

Find research laws, regulations, and policies. Browse the Research Policy Handbook, Faculty Handbook, Administrative Guide and other manuals and guides related to research.

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Resources

Explore Research Topics, How To’s, Tools & Documents, and Training Opportunities that help enable research.

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Funding

From research funding within Stanford to external opportunities, VPDoR provides search tools, proposal resources, and guidance to support your journey from idea to implementation.

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By the Numbers

  • 800+

    Academic Staff – Research

  • 15

    Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes

  • $1.98B

    Sponsored Research

  • 30+

    Shared Instrumentation Facilities

Independent Laboratories, Centers, and Institutes