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Understanding the World and Shaping Its Future
Through bold thinking, rigorous scholarship, and cross-cutting collaborations, Yale research pushes the boundaries of knowledge to benefit people and our planet.
Building Blocks for Breakthroughs
From A(nalytical and stable isotopes) to Z(ebrafish phenotyping), research at Yale combines serious inquiry, deep expertise, and state-of-the-art technology.
By the Numbers
Yale takes a data-intensive approach to research, harnessing the volume, speed, and availability of data in the modern world to transform knowledge production.
Research Infrastructure
- 70+ core research facilities
- 1,169 specialized reference databases
- 10 campus libraries
- 15.9 million volumes across Yale's collections
Empowering Support
in R&D expenditures in FY21
Newsmakers

Federal Cancer Moonshot agency's first grant to fund cancer vaccine research
A multi-institutional team will study mRNA vaccine technology's potential in the development of personalized vaccines against cancer and emerging infections.
With NSF grant, a new PhD training program in quantum materials
With a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Yale is creating an interdisciplinary Ph.D. training program in the area of quantum materials science and engineering.
Yale to launch new Center for Geospatial Solutions
The new Center for Geospatial Solutions will enhance Yale’s research, training, and infrastructure in the fields of geospatial science, data, and analysis.
Yale, UConn propose a ‘quantum corridor’ for new tech, jobs in Connecticut
Earth and planetary scientist Jun Korenaga will be part of the science team for CLOE, a NASA-funded project looking at the moon’s origin.
Announcements
Inaugural Research Cores Fair
Discover available equipment and new lines of service. Connect directly with experts in diverse technologies. Get empowered and kick your research into gear.
Inaugural Vice Provost for Planetary Solutions
Julie Beth Zimmerman will serve as the university’s inaugural vice provost for planetary solutions, effective September 1, 2023.
Expansion of Yale Startup License
Vice Provost for Research Michael Crair has announced to the research community that Yale Ventures has expanded the Yale Startup Licenses for use by members of the university community developing new ventures based on Yale intellectual property.