Stanford Research
Introduction
From Nobel Prize winners to undergraduates, all members of the Stanford community are engaged in creating new knowledge, whether in the sciences, business, the arts or wherever their interests lie.
Stanford is particularly noted for its openness to multidisciplinary research, not only within its schools and departments, but also in its laboratories, institutes, libraries and research centers.
Integrated Research & Teaching
The synthesis of teaching and research is fundamental to Stanford University. Much of this faculty-driven research takes place in Stanford's schools, departments, and interdisciplinary programs.
Dedicated Research Centers
A comprehensive listing of departmental and non-departmental research labs and centers, organized by discipline.
Multidisciplinary Research
Stanford is noted for multidisciplinary research within its schools and departments, as well
as its independent laboratories, centers and institutes. Several new multidisciplinary initiatives
expand a long tradition of cross-disciplinary research and collaboration.
Libraries
Stanford University is home to over 20 libraries, with more than 8 million physical volumes, 34 thousand online journals and newspapers, and 800 electronic article databases.
Undergraduate Research
The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research offers advising, grants and programs to aid undergraduate participation in the production of new knowledge.
Offices & Resources
The university research enterprise is supported by numerous offices, including the Dean of Research and the Office of Research Administration.
See Also
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
Established with the U.S. Department of Energy in 1962, the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory conducts world-class research in photon science, particle physics and partical astrophysics.
Hoover Institution for War, Revolution, and Peace
Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover, this public policy "think tank" is devoted to the study of domestic and international affairs.
Independent Labs, Centers and Institutes
Several independent research units exist outside of the university's schools and departments. They report to the Dean of Research.