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The mission of the Center for Interdisciplinary Exploration and Research in Astrophysics is to promote research and education in astrophysics through support of independent postdoctoral fellows, advanced graduate and undergraduate research, a vigorous visiting researchers program, and multi-faceted seminars, education, and public outreach programs. Special emphasis is given to interdisciplinary connections with computer science, applied math, statistics, electrical and mechanical engineering, planetary science, education and the arts.

CIERA is a research center in Northwestern University’s Office for Research, under the Vice President for Research. Learn more about the research centers at Northwestern.

Learn about faculty membership in CIERA

The CIERA community represents a diversity of academic disciplines, career stages, global perspectives, and personal identities. Our goals can only be achieved through the meaningful integration of all perspectives in our community and culture. Every person connected to CIERA is expected to uphold our shared values: discovery, support, collaboration, and diversity.

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CIERA also participates with University-wide diversity & inclusion efforts.
Northwestern’s Leadership Commitment
Policies & Reporting Forms: Northwestern’s Office of Equity

Are you visiting CIERA as a researcher, speaker, or collaborator?

Information for Visiting Researchers