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Research & Innovation

Revolutionary thinking—it’s part of our DNA at UD. Our first students in 1743 helped found this nation.

Today, we’re marshaling that daring spirit and our expertise in science, engineering, the social sciences, arts and humanities to address new challenges.

With more than 700 research assistants, we’re innovating clean cars and clean fuels, giving mobility to youngsters with disabilities, conserving the precious artifacts of our collective global heritage, and creating life-changing inventions right at your fingertips.

Explore the exciting research we’re leading and the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building.

Learn more about UD's research and innovation

UD has more than 4500 students engaged in research
University of Delaware in the top 3% of U.S. universities
University of Delaware has more than 75 research centers
  • Real-world impact

    Article by Karen Roberts | October 30, 2026

    UD research, technical expertise critical to automaker’s leap in affordable EVs that provide consumer cost savings

  • The political payoff of climate spending

    Article by Kayla Morton | Originally published in The Conversation | October 29, 2026

    Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties

  • Focused on the future

    Article by Karen Roberts | October 26, 2026

    UD researchers, colleagues report advances in battery operated carbon capture technology

  • Fighting food waste

    Article by Katie Peikes | October 15, 2026

    University of Delaware researchers use black soldier fly larvae to keep food scraps out of landfills

  • The political payoff of climate spending

    Article by Kayla Morton | Originally published in The Conversation | October 29, 2026

    Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties

  • Freezer swap drives energy savings

    Article by Tabitha Groh | October 16, 2026

    Research Office leads charge to replace old freezers across campus