Research
Driving discoveries vital to our world, our health, and our intellectual life
15 Institutescross disciplinary boundaries
20 Librarieshold over 12 million items
$1.98 Billionsponsored research budget
The Research Enterprise
Stanford’s culture of collaboration drives innovative discoveries
in areas vital to our world, our health, and our intellectual life.
Interdisciplinary Research
At the intersection of disciplines is where new ideas emerge and innovative research happens.
Stanford Research
Institutes, Labs & Centers
Fifteen independent labs, centers, and institutes engage faculty and students from across the university.
Independent Laboratories, Centers and Institutes
Other Research Centers & Labs
Academic departments sponsor numerous other research centers and labs.
Listing of Stanford Research Centers
Where Research Happens
Student Life
A residential campus with diverse housing and over 600 student organizations
Student Affairs >
Arts & Culture
A rich tradition of fostering creativity and a vibrant arts district on campus
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Recreation & Wellness
State-of-the-art facilities and fitness programs to encourage movement and play