Research facts
$352.6 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23
75th
Ranked 75th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY22
$91.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 7.5% from FY17 to FY23
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
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Arts and Humanities
Wayne State University faculty are engaged in collaborative research that engages the arts, design and humanities. Through their work, they are transforming cultural, economics and social attitudes through creative projects and advanced technology.
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Statistical Services
Wayne State offers researchers a range of statistical support services to suite a wide variety of needs.
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