Research facts
$244.2 million
Wayne State reported $244.2 million in research expenditures in FY19
$304.8 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 62% from FY15 to FY20
67th
Ranked 67th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures
$91.7 million
NIH awards rose over 7.4% from FY15 to FY20
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
Lumigen Instrument Center
The Lumigen Instrument Center provides high-quality research and teaching support to Wayne State faculty and students, as well to Detroit-area and the Michigan scientific community.
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