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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  • Merav Opher

    Merav Opher

    Professor, Astronomy
  • Headshot of Steven J. Sandage

    Steven J. Sandage

    Albert and Jessie Danielsen Professor of Psychology of Religion & Theology
  • Headshot of Sarah K. Lipson

    Sarah K. Lipson

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Anders Sandvik

    Anders W. Sandvik

    Professor, Physics
  • Headshot of Jennifer Ross

    Jennifer Ross

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Headshot of Christopher J. Louis

    Christopher J. Louis

    Clinical Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Bruce J. Schulman

    Bruce J. Schulman

    William E. Huntington Professor of History
  • Headshot of Timothy Callaghan

    Timothy Callaghan

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Quinn Slobodian

    Quinn Slobodian

    Professor, International History
  • Headshot of Matthew Phillip Motta

    Matthew Phillip Motta

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Headshot of Paul Shafer

    Paul Shafer

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
  • Headshot of Justin White

    Justin White

    Associate Professor, Health Law, Policy & Management
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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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