Research

Overview of Research:

The University of Idaho is a leading national research university which attracts outstanding faculty and students who are passionate about their work.

At the University of Idaho, scholarly and creative activity generates knowledge which strengthens the scientific, economic, cultural, social and legal foundations of an open, diverse and democratic society. Our goal is to achieve excellence in scholarship and creative activity through an institutional culture which values and promotes academic excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The University of Idaho received over $80 million in competitive research awards during the 2006 fiscal year. Our research areas of emphasis associated with these grants and contracts include:

• Biomedical and molecular biology research
• Agricultural and natural resources, plant, animal and fisheries research
• Environmental and ecological research
• Energy and water resources research
• Bioremediation and subsurface science research
• Nanotechnology and material sciences research
• Educational program design and assessment research