Biology graduate student works on collecting samples of DNA for isolating C.eleganes

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.

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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

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2023 UD Common Reader

Stephanie Land’s “Maid” addresses systemic poverty, class division, the working poor and the luxury of time