Illinois research fuels new ideas, new companies, and even new industries. We’re among the nation’s research powerhouses – for the last six years running, we have been awarded more NSF funding than any other university. Learn more about our research center and research news at Research at Illinois.
Resources for scholars
Illinois Digital Environment for Access to Learning and Scholarship (IDEALS)
IDEALS collects, disseminates, and provides persistent and reliable access to the research and scholarship of faculty, staff, and students.
Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities (IPRH)
Promoting interdisciplinary study in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, IPRH coordinates and hosts lectures, symposia, and panel discussions and offers undergraduates internships and research awards.
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)
OUR coordinates undergraduate research efforts across campus, hosts drop-in hours and info sessions, provides funding opportunities for undergraduate researchers, and organizes the annual Undergraduate Research Symposium.
Now home to more than 100 companies and growing, Research Park provides an environment where technology-based businesses can work with faculty and students on collaborative research projects. For Stamps Scholars, this can mean internships and a wealth of other opportunities.
Students Pushing Innovation (SPIN)
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) needs talented, creative Illinois undergraduate students to participate in hands-on research and development projects. NCSA's SPIN (Students Pushing Innovation) program offers paid internships to Illinois students who can contribute to challenging projects with support from members of NCSA's expert staff who act as mentors.