Research and Creative Activity

Research and Creative Activity at UMD

At UMD, our shared passion for discovery fuels innovation and creativity across the five colleges. Faculty and students work together to produce high-quality research that benefits people in Minnesota and beyond. Whether they’re discovering new galaxies or composing original music for a theatre production, Bulldogs are changing the world.

Each year, UMD’s colleges and research institutions receive $20 million in external research funding. This support ensures UMD can continue to preserve Minnesota’s natural resources, build a strong regional economy, and foster global engagement among students.

Broader Impact

• UMD’s Sustainable Agriculture Project produced 30 tons of organically-grown food in 2016/17

• In 2015, the Natural Resources Research Institute delivered $7.7 million of research on the Great Lakes coastal zones.