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With curiosity, creativity and purpose, we strive to go to the edge of possibility and then keep going. Not always knowing the path ahead—but trusting it will take us forward.

Bold Breakthroughs. Boundless Futures.

Two Biomaterials Institute students.

Our status as a Carnegie Doctoral University with very high research activity (R1) means students can contribute to groundbreaking discoveries alongside world-class faculty and scholars.

Syracuse University is one of 39 private doctoral universities nationwide to hold this classification. R1 classification factors include total research expenditures, full-time faculty and research staff, and number of postdoctoral fellows and doctoral degree conferrals.

 

Stats and Facts

$80M +

Expenditures in sponsored research, development, training and other grants in academic year 2022/23.
40 +

Research Centers and Institutes
63

Fulbright Student Recipients Since 2016
$ 1M

Committed annually in research grants to undergraduate students.
 

Powerful Inquiry. Practical Solutions. Purposeful Expression.

Whether it’s discovering new corners of our universe with world-renowned researchers or finding new ways to tell powerful stories, we work together as scholars and creative thinkers to advance our fields.

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Distinctive Research Excellence

United as one university, we’re committed to achieving excellence in five core thematic areas across every school, college, department and academic support unit.

Discover our top research areas
Student presenting at symposium.

Undergraduate Research

We foster a culture of undergraduate research excellence, providing students with opportunities to take part in innovative research projects. These hands-on experiences empower students to develop critical skills, expand their knowledge and make meaningful contributions to their fields of study.

Learn about undergraduate research
Graduate students in laboratory.

Graduate Research

World-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative atmosphere create the ideal setting for graduate students to advance their research and contribute to cutting-edge discoveries.

Learn about graduate research

We eventually came up with software that would let us design almost any kind of controller we wanted. I learned technical skills and strategies that will benefit me for years to come.

Jonathan Casas G’23 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering College of Engineering and Computer Science
Two graduate students working together in laboratory.
Student conducting research in laboratory with professor.

Research Facilities

As a premier research institution, our state-of-the-art research facilities are designed for all inquiring minds across a spectrum of disciplines. 

Learn more about our facilities
Melissa Yuen art museum curator.

University Research Centers and Institutes

Discover the centers and institutes at the forefront of innovation, pushing the boundaries of human knowledge and addressing the world’s most pressing challenges.

Explore our research centers and institutes

Also of Interest

Office of Research

The Office of Research is the central hub for research support at Syracuse University.

About Syracuse University

At Syracuse University, we provide educational pathways for nearly every passion and ambition.

Academics

Learn at a top-tier research institution where you can pursue your passions, develop your skills and realize your ambitions.

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Students standing and smiling at a research symposium.
Sharif Bey showing their work at art museum.