Research facts
$91.5 million
NIH awards rose nearly 7.5% from FY17 to FY23
$352.6 million
Research award dollars rose nearly 22% from FY22 to FY23
$242.2 million
Wayne State reported $242.2 million in research expenditures in FY22
75th
Ranked 75th by NSF among public research universities for total R&D 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
"Omics" Platform
Wayne State's "Omics" platform includes the Applied Genomics Technology Core that provides genomics expertise and state-of-the-art equipment.
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