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 $221.3 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 solutions have a real impact on society.
Explore Our ResearchUD 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.
Office 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.
Partnerships
Whether on the local or international level, our partnerships further innovation, spur economic growth and extend our ability to help people everywhere.
Intellectual Property
The Office of Technology & Entrepreneurial Partnerships can help navigate university requirements, as well as licensing technology, entrepreneurship and new venture development.
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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
Spotlighting Student Research
The Stander Symposium is an annual celebration of academic excellence. Instead of regularly scheduled classes, students share their research, creative endeavors and academic accomplishments.
