Research
Igniting Our Pursuits
At UD, research is about more than innovation for the sake of discovery. It’s about developing solutions to help others.
Last year, the University conducted $238.6 million in annual sponsored research — and our cumulative sponsored research exceeded $3 billion.
Explore our research to discover how UD students collaborate with renowned faculty and researchers to pave the way to a better world.
No. 1
in the nation for materials engineering research & development
No. 1
Catholic university for engineering research & development
Research
Our Momentum Moves the World
At UD, our students research alongside faculty to create solutions with a real impact on society.
Explore Our Research-
No. 1
in Ohio for engineering R&D
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No. 1
Catholic university for physical STEM R&D
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No. 3
Catholic university for R&D in all categories
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No. 3
in the nation for industrial and manufacturing R&D
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No. 8
in the nation for federally sponsored engineering R&D
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No. 10
in the nation for federally sponsored aerospace engineering R&D
Research and Collaboration
UD Research Institute
At this moment, UDRI is engaged in hundreds of complex experiments, tests, prototypes and more. But our goal is simple: to turn our research expertise into solutions for tomorrow's problems.
Explore UDRIOffice for Research
The Office for Research brings together faculty with the staff of UDRI in pursuit of world-changing research and development, while expanding entrepreneurship on campus.
Explore the Office for ResearchPartnerships
Whether on the local or international level, our partnerships further innovation, spur economic growth and extend our ability to help people everywhere.
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Learning by Doing
Student Research
During their time at UD, Flyers gain real-world research experience, which is shared and celebrated at the annual Stander Symposium.
