Connecting the world's research and education communities


The International Networks at Indiana University (IN@IU) team advances global research and education by providing high-performance international network connectivity and fostering collaboration across borders.

Since 1998, IN@IU has secured and managed over $55 million in research funding, connecting the U.S. research and education community with global collaborators and scientific instruments. IN@IU currently leads two major projects—TransPAC and Networks for European, American, African, and Arctic Research (NEA3R)—which provide essential research networking infrastructure for scientists in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Arctic.

Connecting to Africa, Asia, and Europe

Current Projects

TransPAC: Connecting the U.S. and Asia-Pacific

TransPAC delivers high-speed network services linking the U.S. with the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative has transformed U.S.-funded science by enabling international collaborations worth millions of dollars. In partnership with the Asia Pacific Advanced Network (APAN), the Trans-Eurasia Information Network (TEIN), and Asia Pacific Oceania Network (APOnet), IN@IU ensures efficient, high-capacity transoceanic connectivity while expanding research and educational opportunities through science engagement.

NEA3R: Linking the U.S. with Europe, Africa, and the Arctic

NEA3R provides over 2.7 Tbps of high-speed network capacity, connecting U.S. researchers with peers in Europe, Africa, and the Arctic. Supported by strategic partnerships with GÉANT, Internet2, NORDUnet, the UbuntuNet Alliance, and the Advanced North Atlantic (ANA) consortium, NEA3R extends IN@IU’s reach to over 80 countries across three continents.

 

Beyond Connectivity: Supporting Global Science

IN@IU goes beyond network infrastructure by actively supporting international science projects in fields such as high-energy physics, bioinformatics, and astronomy. The team provides end-to-end data transfer solutions, ensuring seamless access to distributed scientific instruments and datasets worldwide.

 

NEA3R

TransPAC