Research that drives impact
At UNH, a Carnegie Classification R1 university, our research transforms lives, solves global challenges, and drives economic growth through partnerships with NOAA, NASA, the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, and the National Institutes of Health, bringing in over $250 million in funding in FY24.
R1
Top-tier research institution
#1
World leader in ocean mapping & hydrography
20+
NASA satellites with UNH instruments
1,700
Undergrad research conference participants in 2025
From the ocean floor to outer space
What does it mean to be a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university?
The triple designation signifies a collaboration between the U.S. government partners and UNH to produce and share research grounded in solutions that understand and improve the world around us. At UNH, we are proud to be one of only 16 institutions in the United States that hold the distinguished triple designation of a Land, Sea, and Space Grant university.
Land
Whether honoring our heritage with sustainable agriculture or understanding the rapid change of delicate ecosystems, UNH research is rooted in the planet we call home.
Sea
From Great Bay Estuary at the edge of campus to oceans across the globe, our researchers are conserving and leveraging the power of the sea.
Space
For over six decades, UNH research has partnered with NASA to explore the frontiers of space and understand its impact on Earth.
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NH Impact
Strengthening NH
From driving innovation and growing the workforce to strengthening communities and protecting our natural resources, UNH fuels progress for every corner of New Hampshire.
