Our Research

BU research crosses disciplines, defies convention, and transcends borders.

We’re not just making an impact, we’re transforming the world. For the better. As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), an invitation-only group of 71 of North America’s most prestigious research universities, BU is committed to leading breakthroughs in everything from African studies to zebra fish genetics.

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Facts & Figures

The significant breadth and depth of our research capabilities. At a glance.

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AAU

1 of 71 members of the Association of American Universities

200 +

companies developing and selling products based on BU discoveries

65.8 %

of federal funding is from the National Institutes of Health (FY25)

$ 574.25 M

total research awards in FY25

7,609

publications in 2024

Featured Researchers

Many of our researchers have risen to the very pinnacle of their fields. You just have to meet them.

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  • Sung-Un Yang

    Sung-Un Yang

    College of Communications Harold Burson Endowed Chair and Professor, Public Relations
  • Karen Jacobs

    Karen Jacobs

    Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Services Clinical Professor and Post-Professional Doctorate Program Director, Occupational Therapy
  • Marcus A. Winters

    Marcus A. Winters

    Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Chair and Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies Faculty Director, Wheelock Educational Policy Center
  • Elizabeth Bettini

    Elizabeth Bettini

    Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Associate Professor, Special Education
  • Nathan Jones

    Nathan Jones

    Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Associate Dean of Research Professor, Special Education
  • Jo R. King

    Jo R. King

    Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
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Student Research

We don’t just support student research, we fund it through our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). With the guidance of faculty advisors, students can get involved in groundbreaking research from their very first year at BU. See how.

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Annual Report

What do our researchers accomplish in 365 days? Even more than you may think.

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