Research

	5.25.06 The Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity (CCSRE) has selected its class of 2006-07 fellows, who include visiting scholars and Stanford graduate students. more »

"The creation and communication of knowledge is at the heart of every research university, and a great research university, like Stanford, aspires to create knowledge that will benefit our society."     -- President John Hennessy

Schools, Departments and Interdisciplinary Programs
The synthesis of teaching and research is fundamental to Stanford University. All faculty engage in scholarly research, most often in association with graduate students or advanced undergraduates. Much of this research takes place in Stanford's schools, departments and interdisciplinary programs.

Research Centers and Institutes
Several national research centers are located on the campus, including the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, the National Bureau of Economic Research and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). Numerous other research centers and institutes are listed here by subject: engineering, humanities, medicine, sciences and social sciences. Complete listing

Multidisciplinary Research
Stanford has a long tradition of cross-disciplinary research, and with the establishment of several multidisciplinary initiatives, Stanford is reaffirming this commitment. The Bio-X program brings biology, engineering, and medicine to bear on some of the most daunting health problems of our time. The Woods Institute for the Environment mobilizes faculty from across campus to address critical environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity, and conservation. The Freeman Spogli Insitute for International Studies is Stanford's primary forum for interdisciplinary research on international issues such as peace and security, health, and the global economy. The Stanford Institute for Creativity and the Arts seeks to foster a culture of creativity throughout the university by integrating the arts more fully into the curriculum, establishing rich arts programs, and supporting faculty and student research. You can read more about these and other interdisciplinary activities at Stanford in the Multidisciplinary Learning at Stanford website.

Libraries
Stanford University Libraries contain more than 8 million volumes and maintain an online catalog called Socrates.

Offices & Resources
Faculty and student research is supported by numerous offices, including the Office of Research Administration and the Dean of Research office, which maintains the Research Policy Handbook. The Undergraduate Research Programs office links students with research opportunities across campus and offers grants to defray the cost of research. Complete listing