Research

Columbia has a long and distinguished history in the discovery of knowledge. We work to foster the continuation of those creative endeavors and to promote an environment that sustains the highest standards of scholarship, learning, and safety.

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$1+ BILLION

In Annual Research

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350

New Inventions Annually

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84

Nobel Laureates

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Over 200

Research Centers and Institutes

Research at Columbia

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Irving Medical Center

includes the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health.

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Zuckerman Institute

brings together researchers from across the University to study the brain, gaining insights that promise to benefit people and societies everywhere.

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Data Science Institute

dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, and its application in all fields, and ensuring responsible use of data to benefit society.

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Columbia Climate School

provides the scholarship needed to tackle climate change and its related challenges through transdisciplinary research and partnerships.

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Columbia World Projects

is home to the Obama Foundation Scholars, which uses Columbia research to tackle global challenges and positively affect people’s lives.

Columbia Quantum Initiative
Quantum Initiative

brings quantum technology out of the lab and makes it available for massive adoption in information science, health, sensing, and metrology. 

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Free Speech Initiative

deals with litigation, research, and education. It includes Knight First Amendment Institute, Global Freedom of Expression, and other centers.  

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Columbia Science Initiative

partners across Columbia to commit our world-class resources to urgent, global challenges in climate, health, and innovation.

University Research Administration

The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research has overall responsibility for the University's research enterprise.

Clinical Trials
Environmental Health and Safety
Human Research Protection and IRBs
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Postdoctoral Affairs
Research Compliance and Training
Research Initiatives
Sponsored Projects Administration