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Innovation + Impact
As one of the nation’s leading research institutions, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been shaping the future since 1867. Our research enterprise drives student experiences and community engagement, powering innovation and positive change locally, nationally, and globally.
Resources for Researchers
Today In Illinois Research
Research Matters
Great tasting water, straight from the tap. Programs to improve student education. Edgy and immersive multimedia productions. Top-notch care for our pets. Tools that help farmers maximize yields. Resources that support healthy aging. What matters most to those of us who live here—and our neighbors in East Central Illinois—matters to our research community, too!
By the Numbers
$731M
Total Research
Expenditures, FY21
#1
Regularly leads the
nation in NSF funding
3M+
Square Footage
for Research
150+
Centers, Laboratories,
and Institutes
Campuswide Research Institutes
More questions? Contact us at OVCRI@illinois.edu.