The University of Idaho devotes more resources to research than any other university in the state.
Ready for Carnegie R1
Our passion for discovery and our world-class faculty has benefited Idaho and the Pacific Northwest for generations, leading to scientific discoveries, economic prosperity and sustainable solutions. Vandals engage in hands-on research, not only at the graduate level but also as undergraduates, preparing them to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
Our commitment to innovative research has positioned us to earn a prestigious Carnegie R1 classification, placing us among the most impactful institutions and ensuring Idahoans continue to have the best opportunities to build and shape the future.
University of Idaho Expends
$135.9 Million
In Research Dollars Annually
Understanding Change
Dive into how shifting demographics shape the Gem State's future. From remote forests to state agencies, U of I findings drive strategic decisions. Discover why Idaho's not just growing, but changing.
Learn MoreSawdust? See Solutions
At its best, sawdust is a by-product and at worst, a waste product in timber supply chains. But what if sawdust was used to solve one of the biggest problems millions of Americans face today?
Reimagine how houses are made through the lens of a University of Idaho research team, and build your knowledge of how sustainable solutions turn a housing crisis into a win-win opportunity.
Learn MorePlanting and Weeding for Future Growth
Artificial intelligence gets a bad rap, and robots still seem like the stuff of science fiction. But if you bring them together, you have one of the University of Idaho’s latest innovative research projects.
See how computer science, industrial robotics and agriculture come together to lay the groundwork (and clear the weeds) for the budding future of AI-powered robotics.
Learn MoreFuture Forestry
What would happen if we completely changed the way we manage forests? What if we pushed it even further and used technology to monitor our lumber supply chain and to understand real-time health and wellness in our wildland firefighters?
We're about to find out.
Learn MoreSpudding Discoveries
Mashed, boiled, chipped, scalloped or French fried. However you take ‘em, one thing is for sure: a world without potatoes would be a world without many of the things we love.
Dig into how the University of Idaho ensures we have access to healthy, nutritious potatoes.
Learn MoreFarming for Minerals
Rare earth elements are used in almost all modern technology and a key part of creating sustainable solutions for the future.
The catch?
They’re called “rare earth elements” for a reason. But what if we grew them from mustard greens?
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