Research & Economic Development at UW:
UW is proud to work alongside some of the nation’s most accomplished researchers and faculty. As a faculty member, graduate researcher or postdoc the Research and Economic Development Division provides you with the resources, guidance and support to secure funding and launch impactful research.
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- EPSCoR and IDeA Office
- Research Development Office
- PreAward Services
- Integrity & Compliance
- Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- Tech Transfer Office
- Economic Development Units
- WYNDD
- WYSAC
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Undergraduate and graduate students at UW can access our strong network of support to help you succeed in your research journey. The Research and Economic Development Division offers a wide range of resources, guidance and funding opportunities to help you develop your ideas, secure support and bring your research project to life.
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UW is a key driver of workforce development and economic growth across Wyoming. Our faculty, students and partners contribute research, innovation and talent to meet real-world needs. We build strong partnerships with industry, public institutions and communities to create jobs, grow industries and support statewide prosperity.
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Research stats at UW:
5,763
UW Students were trained by LAMP-trained educators in active learning classes in FY24
$167.3 M
Total FY24 research expenditures
No. 91
On NAI's annual list of patent production by U.S. universities
World-Class Facilities
ARCC
The Advanced Research Computing Center (ARCC) is the university’s main facility for data storage and high-performance computing capabilities for UW faculty and students.
UW Computing CenterNCAR-Wyoming
The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Wyoming Research Supercomputing Center is a high-performance computing center and data archival center in Cheyenne.
CASI
The Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation (CASI) houses state-of-the-art instrumentation to aid in the observation and analysis of a variety of specimens.
PGPF
The Plant Growth & Phenotyping Facility is an innovative center consisting of research greenhouses, walk-in chambers and laboratory spaces designated for research purposes.
UW Named Top 5% Research University
The Research and Economic Development Division at UW proudly drives innovation, research
and service, enriching student experiences and fueling statewide economic growth.
Now a Carnegie R1 institution, UW ranks among the nation’s top research universities.
“R1 status boosts the value of a UW degree, strengthens recruitment, supports Wyoming’s
economy and deepens student engagement,” says President Ed Seidel.
With $166M in annual research funding, UW faculty lead advances in energy, AI, agriculture, biomedicine and beyond. UW students and faculty are making an impact!
Federal Funding Updates
Stay informed about federal funding opportunities and any policy changes by visiting our Federal Funding Updates page. This resource provides timely information on federal directives, including guidance on research compliance, proposal submissions and award management. You can also find updates on agency-specific policies and archived communications to help navigate the evolving funding landscape.
More Redd Resources
Keep informed on the latest UW research developments, breakthroughs and the impacts they’re making across Wyoming and beyond.
Explore the REDD training and workshop calendar to stay informed about upcoming events, learning opportunities and research support sessions at UW.
Stay up to date with periodic news from the Research and Development Division at UW.
Look over REDD’s annual report to gain insights into key research achievements, partnerships, funding highlights and the division’s impact across UW and Wyoming.
