Research

Physics graduate and undergraduate students work on projects in the Newman Laboratory.
Research with Impact
Exceptional faculty and facilities, focused on society’s most urgent challenges

Collaborating across disciplines, Cornell faculty and students push the boundaries of knowledge and translate findings into real-world outcomes.

200+
Interdisciplinary Centers, Institutes, and Programs
$1.61B
Research Expenditures (FY24)
50+
Cornellians with Nobel Prizes

Breakthrough Discoveries

Our most complex challenges cannot be addressed by a single field or research focus. Working across an unmatched range of expertise, Cornell scholars are pursuing partnerships that do the most good for people and our planet.

From protecting the world’s water systems using snail-inspired robots to scoop up microplastics – to minimizing waste and optimizing poultry health using upcycled brewers’ grain, Cornell research teams are combining knowledge to tackle global challenges.

Purpose-Driven Science

Cornell researchers seek to create knowledge, deepen our understanding of the world, and apply findings for lasting impact — from local to global scales.

“Cornell really encourages you to work with your peers, and with that, students can create and pursue things that haven’t been done before, just out of their sheer will to do something cool.”
—Ashley Padres '26, College of Engineering

A Culture of Collaboration

From Ithaca to New York City and across the state, Cornell scholars combine their disciplinary strengths through more than 200 centers, institutes, programs, and laboratories.

An Engine for Innovation

Working across a network of public and private partners and entrepreneurs, Cornell accelerates translation of ideas and research into products, technologies, and companies with real-world impact and drives regional and state economic growth.

Research and Innovation Resources

Contact

Cornell Research & Innovation
222 Day Hall, Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853
(607) 255-7200
Interim Vice Provost for Research: interimvpr@cornell.edu
Vice President for Innovation and External Engagement Strategy: vp-innovation@cornell.edu