Research & Innovation
Breakthroughs Begin Here
At the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, research isn’t just inquiry – it’s transformation. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ scholars explore the fundamental and the frontier, pushing boundaries of knowledge to shape a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world.
Research at a Glance
An and , ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ ranks among the nation’s top 20 public research universities and exceeds $1 billion in annual research expenditures. From laboratory and technological research to explorations of human behavior, society, and the arts, our interdisciplinary research addresses critical challenges across ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and around the world.
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½'s R&D Engine
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s strengths anchor inquiry in – space and optics, climate and water resilience, health and medicine, data and engineering, environment and biodiversity, and the human experience. These are fields where curiosity meets urgency, where knowledge becomes innovation.
Space & Optics
Learn about the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s contributions to space exploration, astronomy, and planetary science through cutting-edge research and partnerships with NASA and other agencies.
Health & Medicine
Explore discoveries in health sciences, biomedical research, and public health that improve lives locally and globally.
Water Resilience
Discover how University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ scientists address critical water challenges in the Southwest and beyond, from conservation to policy solutions.
Environment & Sustainability
ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ leads groundbreaking research in environmental stewardship, climate science, and sustainability initiatives that protect ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and the planet.
#1
in Entomology
EduRank, 2026
$1 BILLION+
FY2024 Research Expenditures
Research, Innovation & Impact
#4
in the World in Space Sciences
Times Higher Education, 2026
Facilities That Enable Discovery
Great ideas need exceptional environments. ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s research is powered by world-class facilities that catalyze collaboration, foster innovation, and expand the limits of discovery. Together with the university libraries and shared research platforms, these spaces enable exploration from the microscopic to the cosmic.
Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research
Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
Biosphere 2
BIO5 Institute
Be Part of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Research
Discovery at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is collaborative and hands-on. Students work alongside leading researchers, explore new ideas in world-class labs and institutes, and contribute to projects that address real-world challenges.
Undergraduate Research Programs
Explore research opportunities and mentorship through the and campus initiatives designed to integrate research into the undergraduate experience.
Graduate Research Pathways
Advance discovery through graduate programs supported by the , where students conduct original research across disciplines.
Corporate Engagement
Learn how with the University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ to access expertise, research talent, and solutions that accelerate innovation and impact.
