Global and Regional Research Programs and Partnerships
The University of New England collaborates with national and international partners to advance research, scholarship, and innovation across disciplines. Through these programs, UNE faculty and students engage in global research networks, interdisciplinary training, and externally funded initiatives that expand research capacity and address complex challenges in health, science, and society.
Fulbright Scholar Program
Global Research and Scholarly Exchange
UNE participates in the Fulbright Scholar Program, one of the world’s most recognized international academic exchange programs. Through Fulbright, UNE faculty engage in teaching, research, and professional collaboration abroad while welcoming visiting scholars to campus. The program supports a range of award opportunities, including U.S. Scholar, Visiting Scholar, Specialist, and Arctic-focused initiatives.
Learn more about the Fulbright Scholar Program at UNE
University of the Arctic (UArctic)
International Collaboration Across the North
UNE is a member of the University of the Arctic (UArctic), a cooperative network of universities, research institutes, and organizations focused on education and research in and about the Arctic and northern regions. Through UNE North, the University participates in international research partnerships, thematic networks, and projects addressing sustainability, climate change, and resilient communities across the North Atlantic and Arctic region.
Explore UNE’s partnership with the University of the Arctic
Maine INBRE
Statewide Biomedical Research Network
The Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Maine INBRE) strengthens Maine’s biomedical research capacity through a collaborative network of educational and research institutions. UNE participates in Maine INBRE alongside partners such as the MDI Biological Laboratory and The Jackson Laboratory. The program supports undergraduate research training, early career faculty development, and shared research infrastructure.
Learn more about Maine INBRE at UNE
Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE)
Collaborative Doctoral Training in Biomedical Science and Engineering
UNE is a collaborating institution in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE), a University of Maine–based doctoral program delivered in partnership with multiple research institutions across the state. Through GSBSE, students pursue Ph.D. training in biomedical science or biomedical engineering while conducting research at UNE and other partner institutions.
