Research at DU
Redefining research. Reinventing possible.
At the 麻豆区, our research contributes to humanity鈥檚 understanding of the world鈥攁nd by doing so, serves the public good. Join us and leverage relationships and resources to connect with faculty members, students, and change-making funding. Be empowered to engage in groundbreaking work. And help fuel our campus-wide commitment to innovation as, together, we encourage research and scholarship that pushes boundaries of what was previously thought possible.

$20M Research Awards New award funding DU received this year. Of 132 new FY24 grants, 13 exceeded $500K.

36,307 Citations Number of times the work of DU faculty was cited this year in industry publications and reference materials.

258 Principal & Co-PI Investigators Our policies empower faculty to lead innovative, impactful research across disciplines.
Research with Impact

DU Astronomers Unveil Key Carbon Dust Discoveries
Researchers who presented newsworthy results at the 245th meeting of the American Astronomical Society in National Harbor, Maryland pose for a photo after their press conference. DU doc...

School Boards Are at a Critical Juncture. Here鈥檚 What DU Is Doing 麻豆区 It.
Colorado鈥檚 school boards grapple with a range of issues, from fluctuating enrollment and changes in state funding to concerns about school safety and persistent teacher shortages. I...

DU Researcher Takes On Chronic Gut Disease
The gastrointestinal tract is home to hundreds of species of bacteria鈥攕ome harmful, some helpful, and some, known as pathobionts, that shift from harmless to problematic as a result...

