Research conducted in UMass Amherst centers and institutes leads to scientific breakthroughs and applications for commercialization.
UMass Amherst faculty and students conduct world class research in areas of national priority.
Research facilities at UMass Amherst are state-of-the-art.
Undergraduate research is part of the UMass Amherst experience.
UMass Amherst research serves the Commonwealth, community, and the nation.
Innovation and creativity are a foundational part of the UMass Amherst research story.
UMass Amherst research, scholarship, and creative activity leads to a brighter future.
Research NEXT
Research Next is the campus's official window into the research, scholarship and creative activity that distinguishes UMass Amherst as a top research university. Our story is told through the voices of the faculty, students, and staff who, through their work, are creating a brighter future for us all.
- Director/Editor in Chief: Karen J. Hayes, '85
- Contributing Editor/Image Gallery Curator: Sharon Tracey
- Writers: Maureen Turner; Amanda Drane, '12
Contact: researchnext@admin.umass.edu
UMass Amherst Research
UMass Amherst is one of the nation's top public research universities as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding. The campus spends more than $200 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. We work in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunity for students, faculty, and the public.
