Research

One of the World’s Top-Ranked Research Universities — Again and Again and Again

The relentless drive to improve lives and instigate change on a global scale has propelled us since the very start. Across industries and around the world, we’re advancing life-changing breakthroughs.

Leaders in Innovation
$613M Secured in Research Funding
TOP 10 Most Innovative School 
in the U.S. 
7 Years Running

U.S. News & World Report, 2025

Research with Purdue

Find World-Class Faculty and Facilities

With a focus on the future, we’re pioneering progress and connecting talent, careers and opportunities.

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Supporting Success

Through overseeing leading interdisciplinary institutes, facilities and research cores, the Office of Research ensures we can continue to drive both discovery and societal impact.

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Leveraging Strengths and Skills

Goals for the immediate future are defined and further detailed, including plans for Purdue University in Indianapolis, Purdue Computes, Purdue@DC and more.

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Enhancing Research and Discovery

As the nonprofit, applied research arm of the university, Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI) extends the reach and impact of Purdue’s research in industries that are critical to U.S. and world security.

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Building What’s Next

Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for career opportunities (SmartAsset, 2022), this thriving community provides a place for commercial and industrial partnerships, plus idea incubation and residential growth.

Partnerships

Accelerating innovation through collaboration