From high-growth startups to innovation-led ventures, NUBono connects organizations with Northwestern's top graduate talent to tackle complex business challenges through structured, high-impact engagements.
PhD, MD, and advanced degree researchers applying rigorous analysis to business problems.
Teams drawn from Feinberg, McCormick, Weinberg, Medill, and beyond.
Actionable, data-driven solutions with real-world impact for our partner organizations.
ADCA Board provides strategic direction throughout every engagement.
The Northwestern Advanced Degree Consulting Alliance (ADCA) is a graduate-led organization dedicated to preparing PhD students, postdoctoral scholars, and advanced degree researchers for careers in management and discipline-specific consulting.
ADCA's pro bono consulting program, NUBono, serves organizations addressing complex, real-world business challenges by connecting them with advanced degree talent from across Northwestern University — including the Feinberg School of Medicine, McCormick School of Engineering, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, and Medill School.
Through structured engagements, NUBono matches industry partners with interdisciplinary teams trained in complex problem-solving and business strategy. NUBono teams apply expertise in research, technology, and innovation to deliver actionable, data-driven solutions with real-world impact.
NUBono engagements are designed to serve mission-driven and innovation-focused organizations. Our teams have supported organizations ranging from nonprofits to emerging and scaling medical-technology ventures.
Our interdisciplinary teams bring specialized expertise to four core service areas, delivering solutions grounded in rigorous research and strategic thinking.
Projects run over the course of an 8–10 week academic quarter, with structured milestones and regular communication with team leadership. The ADCA Board provides strategic oversight throughout the engagement.
Engagements are scoped to fit the quarter calendar, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining the depth and rigor our partners expect.