Research
UConn is a world-class center of excellence for research related to the brain and cognitive sciences.
Research at the University of Connecticut spans diverse departments and subfields. Institute-affiliated researchers have expertise in established and emerging areas. They are nationally recognized scholars who educate students and each other through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Research discoveries supported by the Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS) contribute to basic scientific knowledge and address real-world challenges, including:
- Animal and human models of speech processing
- Communication disorders
- Computational modeling
- Decision-making
- Language acquisition
- Memory
- Neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders
- Neurodiversity
Supporting Research Innovation
IBACS supports UConn researchers by providing a central hub of resources and opportunities to collaborate. Our services include competitive awards, fellowships, shared facilities, and staffing support for researchers at all levels.
We help faculty members do their best work. We also support graduate and undergraduate students, helping build the next generation of leaders in the field.