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The 91��ɫ’s research and scholarship activities saw great success in 2026. Despite broad shifts in federal funding across higher education, 91��ɫ’s existing research centers and institutes—the cornerstone of the University’s research enterprise—remained strong, and four new centers and institutes were designated. In addition, research groups across campus, from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, continued their robust work.

The year brought much to celebrate, as faculty earned national recognition for their achievements: Remy Le Boeuf, director of Jazz and Commercial Music Studies in the Lamont School of Music, won a Grammy Award; Doug Clements, professor in the Morgridge College of Education, received the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lifetime Achievement Award; and Mark Siemens, professor in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, received congressionally directed funding to support .��

“These accomplishments remind us that impactful scholarship takes many forms and continues to elevate 91��ɫ’s reputation,” says Corinne Lengsfeld, senior vice provost for research and graduate education. “Our future will be defined by the curiosity, collaboration, and determination that drive our work every day.”

Here’s a look at some of the year’s highlights, by the numbers.

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$36.7 million

Total amount of 91��ɫ research expenditures, with approximately 64% being federally funded��

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Number of newly designated��research centers and institutes

$8.7 million

Total amount of expenditures from the highest earning division, the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, followed by Morgridge College of Education ($6.8 million) and the Graduate School of Social Work ($5.7 million)��

240

Number of principal and co-principal investigators

40,587

Number of faculty citations

461

Number of undergraduates who participated in research

106

Number of students participating in the 2026 Student Signature Work Showcase

297

Number of elite and national media placements in news outlets including the New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Bloomberg, NPR, and Washington Post

757

Number of local media placements

100+

Number of media placements from 91��ɫ’s��Public Impact Fellows

2,097

Number of master’s degrees awarded

421

Number of doctoral degrees awarded

For more information about 91��ɫ research, view the��2026 Impact Report from the��Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

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