Research at CU Boulder encompasses thousands of scholarly, scientific and creative endeavors at any given time, resulting in new knowledge, technologies and creative work that advance the economy,听culture and health of Colorado, the nation and the world.
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Aerospace Research
#1 public university recipient of NASA research awards
The University of Colorado Boulder听has created an environment in which our听aerospace engineering and Earth and space sciences听faculty, students and industrial researchers work together to solve complex problems, envisioning and creating the future for space and Earth systems.
Biosciences Research
Translating science into healthier living
Biosciences at the University of Colorado Boulder听aim to understand processes underlying behavior, function, disease and health at the molecular, cellular and whole-systems levels to develop interventions that improve human health.
Energy Research
Transforming energy through discovery and innovation
Energy research at the University of Colorado Boulder听aims to advance basic and applied energy science, engineering and analysis through research, education and partnerships.
Latest Research News
CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to Mars?
As humans spend longer and longer in space, the mental health of astronauts will become increasingly important, says aerospace engineer Katya Arquilla. Her research could help people in orbit and on the ground.
In-Depth Research Stories
Boosting NASA's flagship mission to Europa
The Europa SUrface Dust Analyzer, developed at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, will investigate Jupiter鈥檚 icy moon Read more
Solving solar mysteries with students
How 1,000 CU Boulder undergraduate students helped answer one of the most enduring questions about the sun Read more
Sniffing out diseases in real time
Breathalyzer based on frequency comb spectroscopy quantum tech shows promise as a non-invasive diagnostic test for an array of diseases Read more
Venture Partners at CU Boulder builds new ventures from world-leading research and creative works,听turning groundbreaking solutions into economic and social impact.
CU Boulder provides opportunities for students, faculty, staff, industry partners and the community to engage in innovative and entrepreneurial experiences and mindsets.
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Research
Explore your passions鈥搉o matter what your major. Our undergrad students work with听faculty members to participate in ground-breaking research.
Graduate Programs
Graduate students are integral to our research endeavors.听Each of our nine colleges and schools provides an array of research opportunities for graduate students. We encourage students interested in graduate studies to reach out to a department to learn about specific programs and research opportunities.听
The Graduate School serves as the intellectual crossroads of the university, a place where we work to educate the next generation of teachers, scholars and researchers and to develop the fields of knowledge and research within which those leaders will pursue their work.
Research Institutes & Centers
With more than 900 researchers, students and supporting staff, CU Boulder's 12 research institutes account for more than half of all sponsored research dollars at the university, making a major contribution to the university's research and education missions as well as the local and area economy.
CU Boulder is home to over 75 research centers housed within academic departments or as subsets of the research institutes themselves. They can be found in all fields of the university, including humanities and the arts, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, business and law.