Research facts
$91.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 7.5% from FY17 to FY23
$250.9 million
Wayne State reported $250.9 million in research expenditures in FY23
78th
Ranked 78th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY23
$352.6 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23
Key research areas spotlight
Water
Healthy Urban Waters (HUW) is a program at Wayne State University that promotes and delivers research, education, technology development and public engagement on water resources in the urban environment. The focus area is the Huron to Erie corridor, although WSU's expertise and application extends throughout the Great Lakes watershed. HUW aims to engage and empower the public, faculty and students in creating a sustainable urban environment based on sound science.
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Cores and facilities spotlight
Research Data Management Services
Research data services at Wayne State include REDCap, useful for online surveys and databases, and OnCore, a clinical Trial management system.
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