At Indiana University, we believe in the power of discovery to change the course of human history. This power is rooted in the work of dedicated researchers from all disciplines and sectors, in projects both big and small. It is the steady cultivation of knowledge that has generated humanity’s greatest innovations, from life-saving penicillin to the microprocessors that power our smartphones.
IU's impact
And we have no plans of slowing down any time soon.
Although Indiana University’s world-class faculty, research staff and students have long been at the forefront of innovation and creative initiatives, the pandemic has revealed anew that research at IU never stops in its drive toward new ideas, new experiences, new discoveries and new solutions for our state and the world.
The goal of research, after all, is to advance knowledge and make discoveries that advance our state and improve lives – whether educating rural middle school students on artificial intelligence, developing a game-changing treatment for triple negative breast cancer, helping communities respond to environmental changes or helping reduce stigma around mental illness.
Fred H. Cate
Vice President for Research
Distinguished Professor and
C. Ben Dutton Professor of Law
Learn more about IU Research impact
The annual IU Research report offers overviews of the programs, collaborations, and projects that are supported and fostered by IU’s research offices. It also features summary data about sponsored awards.