Research institutes
Leading innovation across disciplines
University of Idaho is home to a diverse range of research institutes that drive innovation and foster collaboration. By combining expertise across fields, these institutes focus on solving pressing problems in agriculture, water resources, health, climate, forestry and more. Explore how we are advancing discovery and shaping the future through interdisciplinary research.
- Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI)
- Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science (IIDS)
- Institute for Modeling, Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI)
- Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI)
- Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem (IHHE)
- Institute for Innovative Climate Solutions (IICS)
- Forest Innovations Institute (FII)
Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI)
The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) drives research and education to support sustainable aquaculture, fisheries restoration and aquatic health. ARI collaborates with universities, agencies, tribes and the worldwide aquaculture industry to advance science that serves Idaho and beyond.
Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (IIDS)
The Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Sciences (IIDS) empowers researchers with advanced tools and expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, research computing and data science. A hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, IIDS supports proposal development, grants management, training and professional growth.
Institute for Modeling, Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI)
The Institute for Modeling Collaboration and Innovation (IMCI) fosters interdisciplinary research and advances a model-based philosophy. It creates an intellectual, cultural and physical environment to nurture a robust research community at University of Idaho. IMCI reaches across colleges, across disciplines and across career levels to drive grassroots research initiatives.
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI)
The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute (IWRRI) is one of 54 designated water research and technology centers in the U.S. IWRRI leads research efforts to address water resource challenges across Idaho, the Northwest and the nation. Additionally, it plays a vital role in developing and delivering education and outreach programs, providing valuable, research-driven information to water managers, researchers and the public.
Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem (IHHE)
The Institute for Health in the Human Ecosystem (IHHE) represents a new model of innovative, collaborative and transdisciplinary research, engagement and education. Its focus is on plant, animal and human diseases. IHHE trains the next generation of skilled leaders and works to improve the lives of people in Idaho, the Northwest and around the world. In doing so, the IHHE supports University of Idaho to shape the future through innovative thinking, facilitation of top-tier research, transformative training and mentoring, and support of innovative education.
Institute for Innovative Climate Solutions (IICS)
The Institute for Innovative Climate Solutions (ICS) is a collaborative research hub focused on addressing climate change. ICS unites researchers, projects and partners to mitigate and reverse climate change impacts through integrated and innovative solutions.
Forest Innovations Institute (FII)
The Forest Innovations Institute (FII) advances research and innovation in forestry, wood products and forest management. FII works to improve forest sustainability, enhance wildfire management strategies and promote the economic and environmental benefits of Idaho’s forests.
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