Research IT at Illinois
Connecting People, Services, and Technology to Advance Research
Research IT at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a campuswide initiative to make research technology more accessible, aligned, and effective. We connect researchers with the right people, services, and infrastructure—breaking down barriers so innovation can thrive.
What We Do
- Navigate Services with Ease
From high-performance computing to data management and secure cloud environments, we help you find and access the tools you need across the university. - Build Community and Expertise
We bring together IT professionals, research facilitators, and support units from across campus to collaborate, learn, and evolve research services together. - Enable Research at Every Stage
Whether you’re planning your next project, managing data, or ensuring compliance, we’re here to support the full research lifecycle.
Explore the Ecosystem
Research IT isn’t one team—it’s a connected network of partners including:
- Illinois Computes
- Research Data Service (University Library)
- CITL Data Analytics and Survey Tools
- REDCap Support (IHSI)
- Technology Services Research Enablement
- Departmental and College IT Experts
Together, we’re building a more cohesive and responsive research support experience.
Get Started
Whether you’re a new faculty member or a seasoned researcher, we can help:
Boldly Supporting Illinois Research
Aligned with the Boldly Illinois IT Strategic Plan, Research IT is reshaping how we support research—collaboratively, responsively, and with a focus on impact.