America's leading research universities...
are developing cutting-edge medical diagnostic tools, boosting U.S. manufacturing, finding cures and discovering new drugs that save and lengthen lives, advancing American agriculture, helping to protect our warfighters on the battlefield, and keeping America first in the global race to lead in science.
Learn more about how America's leading research universities are taking on our nation's biggest challenges, and breaking through for the benefit of all Americans:

University researchers are working discovering new drugs and medicines that lengthen and improve lives. The partnership between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and America's leading research universities makes this possible.

America's leading research universities are keeping our nation first in the global race to lead in science through innovation, technology, and new scientific discoveries

America's leading research universities are developing new technologies for our warfighters on the battlefield, strengthening our national defense.

America's leading research universities are supporting local farmers and through research and collaboration through local extension programs in states around the country.

Federally funded scientific research has led to the development of important technologies that are essential to the innovation and manufacturing of countless important products, including cars and smartphones.

America's leading research universities are developing cutting-edge diagnostic tools that detect diseases sooner, aiding treatment and illness prevention for patients.