Research

Research is the cornerstone of the University of California. At UC Merced, our innovative faculty and students conduct cross-disciplinary research that will solve complex problems affecting our region, California and beyond. Research strengths cover an array of fields, including climate change, solar and renewable energy, water quality and resources, artificial intelligence, cognitive science and biomedical topics including stem cell and cancer research.

Interdisciplinary Research Institutes
Center of Excellence on Health Disparities
Health Sciences Research Institute
Sierra Nevada Research Institute
UC Advanced Solar Technologies Institute
UC Merced Energy Research Institute
Research Programs and Organizations
Center for Autonomous and Interactive Systems
Center for Computational Biology
Stem Cell Research Consortium
Cooperative Core Laboratories
Environmental Analytical Lab
Imaging and Microscopy Facility
Roy Genomics Shared Facility
Laboratory Animal Resource Ctr.
Multicampus Research Initiatives
AAH
CENS
CITRIS
COINS
SNAMP
UC Solar
UC Merced Research Administration
Office of Research
Sponsored Projects
Research Compliance and Integrity
Technology Transfer
Research Development Services
Medical Education Program
UC Merced San Joaquin Valley Program in Medical Education (PRIME)