Investing in researchers who are dedicated to solving complex societal challenges through a transdisciplinary approach.
The Auster Center Fellows program is designed to enhance Tufts University’s capacity for transdisciplinary research and innovation, and to promote a diverse community of researchers who collaborate on applied innovation and research translation.
Auster Center Fellows advance our understanding of how innovation can be fostered, translated, and applied to do good in the world. Open to Tufts researchers from every school and discipline, Fellows direct a program in their area of expertise—supported by a peer network, expert guidance, and funding.
Fellows are active builders of the Auster Center’s research community—developing transdisciplinary research networks, engaging in cross-disciplinary collaboration, building industry and academic partnerships, and mentoring the next generation of researchers and inventors to advance state-of-the-art knowledge in applied innovation.
Each Auster Center Fellow directs an innovation initiative in their area of expertise—translating research into real-world impact across fields including civic innovation, food and nutrition, medicine, energy, AI, and more. Explore the full range of programs underway.