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"The creation and communication of knowledge is at the heart of every research university, and a great research university, like Stanford, aspires to create knowledge that will benefit our society." -- President John Hennessy
Schools, Departments and Interdisciplinary Programs
The synthesis of teaching and research is fundamental to Stanford University. All faculty engage in scholarly research, most often in association with graduate students or advanced undergraduates. Much of this research takes place in Stanford's schools, departments and interdisciplinary programs.
Research Centers and Institutes
Several national research centers are located on the campus, including the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences and the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC). Numerous other research centers and institutes are listed here by subject: engineering, humanities, medicine, sciences and social sciences. Complete listing
Multidisciplinary Research
Several new multidisciplinary initiatives expand a long tradition of cross-disciplinary research and collaboration. The Initiative on Human Health brings biology, engineering, and medicine to bear on some of the most daunting health problems of our time. The Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability mobilizes faculty from across campus to address critical environmental issues. The International Initiative promotes collaboration throughout the university on international issues. The Arts Initiative seeks to foster a culture of creativity on campus by integrating the arts more fully into the curriculum. You can read more about these and other interdisciplinary activities in the Multidisciplinary Teaching and Research at Stanford website.
Libraries
Stanford University Libraries contain more than 8 million volumes and maintain an online catalog called Socrates.
Offices & Resources
Faculty and student research is supported by numerous offices, including the Office of Research Administration and the Dean of Research office, which maintains the Research Policy Handbook. The Undergraduate Research Programs office links students with research opportunities across campus and offers grants to defray the cost of research. Complete listing