The Institute at a Glance

The Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering initiates, catalyzes, and propels collaborative, interdisciplinary research and training initiatives for a better society by promoting (a) discovery and innovations through the use of computational and data-driven approaches, and (b) advances in the science of computing inspired by challenges in arts and sciences, engineering, and management disciplines. Endowed by a generous gift from Bahaa R. Hariri, the Institute strives to create and sustain a community of scholars who believe in the transformative potential of computational perspectives in research and education. This vision is realized through the support of a portfolio of ambitious computational research projects, and forward-looking educational and outreach initiatives at Boston University.

Open to all BU faculty members pursuing research or leading teaching or training initiatives in computing-related fields.

Application process is fairly lightweight and acts as a catalyst for the exchange of research ideas among Institute affiliates.

The Junior Fellows program recognizes outstanding BU junior faculty pursuing transformative computational research.