Our faculty, students and staff collaborate across disciplines and schools, creating new knowledge to address some of the world’s most challenging problems.

Student research projects are supported by faculty mentors and other university resources. Faculty successfully win backing for their research from many sources, including the federal government, state governments, corporations, foundations, nonprofit agencies, individuals and the university itself.


Research Resources

We encourage and support your innovative research interests and entrepreneurial efforts. We are driven to translate these discoveries into knowledge, technologies and programs that benefit society.


Create New Knowledge

By integrating research and teaching, our faculty keep their work relevant. Whether you are an undergraduate student, graduate student or postdoctoral scholar, you will have an opportunity to conduct path-breaking research alongside world-class faculty experts.

Here at Washington University, we are committed to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge in order to improve lives in service of the greater good. Our faculty members are globally-recognized leaders in their fields who are engaged in research initiatives that have a direct impact in the St. Louis region, across the country and around the world.

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin