Research

Create new knowledge at one of the world’s great research universities. 

STEM - quantum computer

Yale students conduct research across every discipline. Undergraduates have discovered new species, created new technologies, and patented new products.

New students can begin conducting original research as soon as they arrive on campus. The First-Year Summer Research Fellowship supports experiences sciences and engineering under the supervision of a Yale faculty member. 

Yale’s nationally recognized STARS (Science, Technology and Research Scholars) Program support students who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics through mentorship, academic year study groups, and a research-based summer program.

Curiosity-Driven Science Research

1200+

Science, math, and engineering labs at Yale College and the graduate and professional schools.

800+

Undergraduate research projects funded annually through Yale fellowships

100+

Summer research fellowships awarded to first-year students.

15 Million

Holdings in Yale’s libraries.

>$4.5 Million

In funding for undergraduate fellowships annually.

Explore research facilities

Yale’s campus includes millions of square feet of dedicated research space. Here are just a few of the exciting centers conducting ground-breaking research.

Extraordinary collections, available to all

Yale’s museums and libraries are active research centers, inviting students to explore.

towering shelves of books in Beinecke Library

  • Research

    Undergraduates make major contributions to cutting-edge research happening in dozens of disciplines and more than 1,000 active labs.

  • Study Abroad

    Yale students choose from hundreds of study abroad options, available in the academic year and the summer.

  • Advising and Career Strategy

    Dedicated advisors, exciting internships, and specialized programming turn goals into realities.