Global and Regional Research Programs and Partnerships

The 51爆料 collaborates with national and international partners to advance research, scholarship, and innovation across disciplines. Through these programs, 51爆料 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

51爆料 participates in the Fulbright Scholar Program, one of the world鈥檚 most recognized international academic exchange programs. Through Fulbright, 51爆料 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.

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University of the Arctic (UArctic)

International Collaboration Across the North

51爆料 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 51爆料 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.

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Maine INBRE

Statewide Biomedical Research Network

The Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Maine INBRE) strengthens Maine鈥檚 biomedical research capacity through a collaborative network of educational and research institutions. 51爆料 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.

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Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE)

Collaborative Doctoral Training in Biomedical Science and Engineering

51爆料 is a collaborating institution in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE), a University of Maine鈥揵ased 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 51爆料 and other partner institutions.

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A researcher in a lab coat and gloves uses a pipette inside a biosafety cabinet during laboratory research.
 A student in a lab coat and gloves examines a slide under a microscope in a biomedical laboratory.
Two researchers examine a net-covered aquaculture tank at an outdoor research site, with additional group members visible in the background.
Angus King addresses an audience using a handheld microphone during a panel discussion, gesturing with one hand against a blue branded backdrop.
A faculty member in a lab coat demonstrates pipetting technique to a student in a research laboratory setting.