Research facts
$304.8 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 62% from FY15 to FY20
$91.7 million
NIH awards rose over 7.4% from FY15 to FY20
67th
Ranked 67th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures
$244.2 million
Wayne State reported $244.2 million in research expenditures in FY19
Key research areas spotlight
Fundamental Sciences
Wayne State has a long tradition of excellence in fundamental sciences research. From developing an understanding of nanomaterials to advance technologies such as information storage, sensors energy conversion and more, to studying fundamental particles in detail to understand the universe at a fundamental level, our faculty are engaged in research that will improve scientific theories and fuel future innovations.
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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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