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Research at the UW

Research impact

At the University of Washington, we recognize that the challenges in today’s world include problems that are vast and complex, as well as local and immediate. Research at the UW leads to fundamental scientific discoveries, new technology, advances in health care and policy changes, and a next generation workforce empowered to respond to our rapidly evolving world. We take pride in our research impact which touches local communities and spans the globe.

Did you know the UW…

■ Received more federal research dollars than any other U.S. public university

■ Is the No. 2 best public university in the world as ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Best Global Universites, in 2024

■ Is the No. 1 most innovative public university in the world as ranked by Reuters Top 100 in 2019 

Research powerhouse

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World-class researchers, crossdisciplinary collaboration and a robust ecosystem of support are what makes the UW a global research powerhouse.

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Awards and honors

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We are ranked among the top public research universities in the world and count Nobel Prize winners and National Academy members among our award-winning faculty, including 2024 Nobel Prize laureate David Baker.

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Partnerships

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The UW’s culture of entrepreneurship and track record of productive partnerships across all sectors position us as a strong research collaborator.

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Spotlight on research

David Baker awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

David Baker, UW professor of biochemistry and Director of the Institute for Protein Design, has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his groundbreaking work on computational protein design.

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Recent highlights

 

Welcome to the research community

You’ll find our researchers, young and old, in the classroom and in the lab, working with communities and making discoveries in the field. We foster a culture of collaboration and bring diverse perspectives together to find better solutions. We work across disciplines to make transformative advances, and with external partners we accelerate the translation of ideas to impact. Together, we rise to the challenges, driven by a passion to advance knowledge and serve the greater good.

Info for researchers

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Explore boundless opportunities to join the UW research community and pursue your passions.

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Info for students

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Find more information about student research at the UW for every step in your academic journey.

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Office of Research

All research at the UW is supported by the UW Office of Research, whose units provide oversight and tools for research administration, award management, finance, compliance, security and training. The Office of Research also provides financial support to researchers and centers through limited submission opportunities, bridge funding and the Royalty Research Fund.

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Centers and institutes at the UW

Explore the 270+ research centers at the UW which facilitate cross-disciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge investigations across diverse research areas.

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