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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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Can Surplus-Food Apps Have Too Much Competition?

Can Surplus-Food Apps Have Too Much Competition?

UNH research suggests that when too many retailers compete for the same customers, profits can fall and food waste can rise.

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Serita Frey, 2025 Excellence in Research Award, COLSA

UNH Researcher Lends Expertise to Help Outline Priorities in U.S. Climate Assessment

UNH Researcher Lends Expertise to Help Outline Priorities in U.S. Climate Assessment

Assessment identifies science that could guide communities, institutions and decision-makers as climate risks evolve.

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Fostering biomedical research excellence

Fostering biomedical research excellence

The lasting legacy of Rick Cote and CIBBR

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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.

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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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