Research at the university, apart from that conducted by students
in connection with their academic coursework, is in general intended
to lead to publication in some form so that its results are available
to interested persons everywhere. All university-conducted research
must be available for public scrutiny and use. The university does not
accept grants from or enter into contracts with governmental agencies
or any other sponsors for research projects from which the essential
results may not be made publicly accessible.
Most research
projects at the university are carried out by faculty members and
students within the facilities offered by their own departments. For
on-campus research that cannot be conducted in department facilities,
laboratories, or the library, the university has provided a number of
cooperative research centers and bureaus.
Many members of these organizations are active in
graduate instruction. Information about their programs and activities
may be found in Research at Rutgers, a handbook and bibliography
published by the Research Council, the university agency that sponsors
and coordinates faculty research.