Research

SLU is now an R1 Research Institution

麻豆傳媒映畫(huà)_麻豆精品傳媒_麻豆傳媒集團(tuán)|麻豆傳媒官方 has earned the highly revered “R1” designation in the 2025 Research Activity Designations published on Feb. 13 by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, affirming SLU’s place among preeminent research universities in the United States. 

R1 designation is the highest classification that universities can attain for research activity. With this distinction, SLU joins an elite group of 187 universities nationwide. 

SLU researchers are developing new treatments for chronic ailments, advancing vaccines for infectious diseases, and pioneering better approaches for pain management. They’re also enhancing care for aging populations, creating communication tools for the DeafBlind community, and exploring ways to address bridge safety and food insecurity in Missouri, among other critical efforts.

The University’s prestigious research distinction reflects not only its commitment to groundbreaking discovery but also its ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching, carrying forward the Jesuits’ rich tradition of intellectual rigor and scientific inquiry, which has shaped fields ranging from astronomy to mathematics to seismology. 

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Research at SLU

麻豆傳媒映畫(huà)_麻豆精品傳媒_麻豆傳媒集團(tuán)|麻豆傳媒官方 is a premier research university where students and faculty work side by side to tackle tough questions and find solutions that impact communities in St. Louis and worldwide.

SLU researchers are exploring new frontiers and tackling the greatest questions of our time. SLU is on the cutting edge of research that makes a difference for humanity in our community and abroad. Informed by our university's Jesuit mission, our researchers are motivated by a concern for the most vulnerable members of our society.

We are rooted in over 200 years of history, and we continue to guide our future. From the discovery of the life-saving properties of vitamin K to more recent breakthroughs at our federally funded Center for Vaccine Development, all of our research is defined by compassion, ambition and innovation.

We are an urban, Jesuit research university, grounded in the St. Louis region with global ambitions. We strive to be a responsible partner and an ambitious leader in our local St. Louis community, and we believe that the research done at SLU can transform our world into a healthier and more just one for all.

The Research Institute

In 2018, SLU announced a historic gift from Dr. Jeanne and Mr. Rex Sinquefield: $50 million to establish the 麻豆傳媒映畫(huà)_麻豆精品傳媒_麻豆傳媒集團(tuán)|麻豆傳媒官方 Research Institute. The Research Institute built on the University's existing research priorities and placed the University on the path to becoming a world-class research university. The Research Institute plays a vital role in investing in SLU's faculty and research infrastructure, building areas of research strength, fostering new collaborations and partnerships, and recruiting outstanding new scholars and scientists. 

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Student Research

Research is a central component of the undergraduate and graduate experiences at SLU. We provide all of our students with the opportunity to work side-by-side with our research teams so they can see first-hand how research at SLU impacts the world. From day one, the student experience at SLU is enriched by a vibrant research community that creates pathways for real change.

Seed Funding

There are a number of opportunities available at SLU for researchers seeking funding. Internal awards are provided through the SLU Research Institute. For more information on these awards and more, please visit our Finding Funding page.