The Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC) is a consortium of top-tier American research universities that fosters collaboration to enhance education and research opportunities. In the 2008-09 period, CIC members engaged over 1,400 students in various programs and conducted $6.4 billion in funded research annually, reflecting a significant impact on doctoral education and resource sharing. The CIC also emphasizes cost savings through collaboration, achieving over $9 million in savings for its member institutions.

1. The Committee on Institutional Cooperation:Representing America’s Top-Tier Research InstitutionsUniversity of ChicagoUniversity of IllinoisIndiana UniversityUniversity of IowaUniversity of Michigan Michigan State UniversityUniversity of Minnesota Northwestern UniversityOhio State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University University of Wisconsin-Madison

2. The CIC: The Nation’s Premier Higher Education ConsortiumThrough collaboration across our member universities, CIC members save money, share assets, and increase teaching, learning and research opportunities.

3. The CIC: By the NumbersPrograms (2008-09)

4. 1,465 students studied abroad, participated in summer research internships, and accessed specialized courses from other CIC institutions

5. 1,495 Staff attended CIC meetings or conferences on 103 topics

6. 96 Faculty participated in leadership development opportunities

7. Universities