Centers & Institutes
With over 40 interdisciplinary research centers and institutes, UMass Boston fosters an environment where faculty, students, staff, and community partners collaborate on a wide range of scholarly and social issues. Through research, experiential learning, and community engagement, the centers and institutes extend UMass Boston's impact far beyond our classrooms and reflect our deep commitment to advancing knowledge and contributing to the public good.
Aging & Gerontology
Community & Culture
- Institute for Asian American Studies
- Institute for New England Native American Studies
- Mauricio Gaston Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy
- Spanish Resource Center
- William Joiner Institute for the Study of War & Social Consequences
- William Monroe Trotter Institute for the Study of Black Culture
Education
- Behavioral Health Integrated Resources for Children (BIRCh)
- Center for Clinical Education & Research (CCER)
- Center for Evidence-Based Mentoring (MENTOR)
- Center for Innovative Teaching
- Center of Science & Mathematics in Context (COSMIC)
- Early Education Leaders Institute
- Institute for Community Inclusion
- Institute for International & Comparative Education
Environment
- Center for Coastal Environmental Sensing Networks
- Center for Governance & Sustainability
- Center for Rebuilding Sustainable Communities after Disasters
- Center for Sustainable Enterprise & Regional Competitiveness (SERC)
- Nantucket Field Station
- Sustainable Solutions Lab
- Urban Harbors Institute
Humanities
- Andrew Fiske Memorial Center for Archaeological Research
- Applied Ethics Center
- Center for Portuguese Language–Instituto Camões
- Center for World Languages and Cultures
- Center for the Study of Gender, Security & Human Rights
- Center for the Study of the Humanities, Culture & Society
- Center on Media and Society
Innovation & Business
Public Policy & Governance
Science & Technology
Giving to UMass Boston Centers & Institutes
Consider enriching the research and educational impact of our centers and institutes. Make a gift to a specific center or institute through University Advancement. Under "Designations," check "View additional gift designations" and select your chosen entity.