The University of New Mexico serves as the state’s premier institution of higher learning and provider of health care by promoting discovery, generating intellectual and cultural contributions, and honoring academic values.
UNM’s distinguished research community is cultivated throughout its 14 colleges, 200+ degree programs, nine multi-disciplinary centers, six strategic Health Sciences centers, and four branch campuses.
Measures of Excellence
UNM serves as a catalyst for discovery, innovation, and economic growth.
326
Active Principal Investigators in FY 2022
808
Sponsored Projects in FY 2022
$129,275,672.71
Research Expenditures in FY 2022
336
Patents Awarded
Office of the Vice President for Research
The UNM Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is committed to the advancement, facilitation, and celebration of cutting-edge discovery and innovation. At UNM, we believe research is education, and as New Mexico’s premier R1 institution, we are uniquely positioned to provide an unparalleled education for students and world-class opportunities for faculty.
Featured Researchers & Projects
Research Areas
Our research is vibrant, diverse, complex, and spans across multiple disciplines.
Research Highlights
Our researchers are committed to tackling the challenges we face locally, nationally, and globally to create opportunities and build better lives for the people in our community and around the world.
Research Opportunities
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Research Services & Facilities
UNM has many state-of-the-art facilities available for use by researchers, collaborators, and industry partners.