1. Research at Stanford

The synergy of teaching and research is integral to life at Stanford. All faculty members engage in scholarly activity or research, and most graduate students and many undergraduate students are involved in research. Stanford is particularly noted for its openness to interdisciplinary research, not only within its schools and departments, but also in its laboratories, institutes and research centers. Stanford's emphasis on exploration within many fields has led to breakthrough remedies, devices, tools, and concepts. Here are some of the programs, inventions, and discoveries that have resulted from Stanford research activities: MRI technology, DNA cloning, birth control pill, heart transplant, digital music, Project READ, Accelerated Schools Project, Gravity Probe B, Klystron tube.

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Stanford's commitment to research means that research administration is important!

2. Sponsored Research Is the Largest Single Source of Revenue

There are more than 7,500 externally funded sponsored projects throughout the university, with the total sponsored support revenue of $1.98 billion during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, including the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC). The federal government sponsors over three-quarters of these projects, including SLAC.

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