Research facts
72nd
Ranked 72nd by NSF among public research universities for total R&D expenditures in FY21
$288.4 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 23.3% from FY17 to FY22
$93.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 9% from FY17 to FY22
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
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
Protein/Molecular Structural Analysis
Wayne States protein and molecular structural analysis capabilities, x-ray crystallography services, a small analytical instruments core and more.
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