Areas of Research
Researchers at Rutgers push the boundaries of knowledge and seek answers to the world's most complex questions. Driven by the big picture, the breadth and depth of our research spans across multiple disciplines.
Fields of Exploration
These nine fields of exploration reflect the extent to which Rutgers Researchers will explore.
- Agriculture
- Arts & Humanities
- Clinical & Translational Science
- Environmental Science
- Engineering
- Life Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Research Computing
- Social Science
Research Centers and Institutes
Rutgers has the resources, talent, and research expertise to make innovation happen and bring big ideas to life.
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders
The Rutgers commitment to faculty excellence has brought world-class professors, researchers, and industry leaders to the university, providing students with the opportunity to learn from the best minds.
Recent Research Highlights
Rutgers faculty elected to the newest class of fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have made a difference in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, are advancing the understanding of how the brain processes rewards and motivates behavior and are tackling life-or-death questions regarding the success of cancer drugs.
The Office for Research celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting researchers and research leaders from both Rutgers chancellor-led units across Rutgers and the OfR itself. These women set the standard for Rutgers excellence, and they share with us their career paths, inspirations and motivations, and hopes for the future.