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Research and innovation at the University of New Hampshire, a Carnegie doctoral research university with very high research activity, seek to understand and improve the world around us, with high-impact results that transform lives, solve global challenges and drive economic growth. Our research excellence reaches from the depths of our oceans to the edge of our solar system and the Earth and environment in which we all thrive. With FY25 externally funded research activity of more than $188 million, UNH’s research portfolio includes partnerships with NOAA, NASA, NSF and NIH. UNH is one of the top institutions in the country for licensing its intellectual property, and its outreach programs reach thousands of communities, companies, families and students each year.

 


 

Top Tier
Carnegie Classification r1

 

Top 3
UNIVERSITIES IN SPACE PLASMA PHYSICS

 

1 of approximately 16
land, sea, and space-grant universities in the nation

   

34+
NASA SATELLITES WITH UNH INSTRUMENTS

   

1,700+
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS IN 2025

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UNH Launches International Space Partnership with Space Hub Yorkshire

UNH Launches International Space Partnership with Space Hub Yorkshire

Agreement will facilitate collaborative research and academic exchanges

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Can northern forests continue to be an effective carbon sink?

Can northern forests continue to be an effective carbon sink?

A study in a New Hampshire forest casts doubt on forests’ protective role in the future

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A River at Risk

A River at Risk

UNH researchers work with Wind River tribes to support a healthy river system

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Read the 2025 issue of SPARK, UNH's annual research review.

Spark 2025

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Find the policies, training, instructions and tools you need to support the business requirements for your research.

Knowledge Base

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If you’re interested in UNH's technology, equipment, or expertise then our team can help strategically match you to the right UNH resource.

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State-of-the-art facilities and campus resources to conduct your research.

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