The Office of Research supports UC Santa Barbara’s status as a top-tier research institution and helps catalyze our rich culture of research, innovation and collaboration.
At a Glance
Research facts and figures
90+
startups
based on UCSB technology
6
Nobel Laureates
Six UC Santa Barbara faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for landmark research in chemistry, physics and economics. An alumna of our College of Creative Studies won the 2009 Nobel in Physiology or Medicine.
1 of 71
members of the Association of American Universities
UC Santa Barbara is one of only 65 research-intensive institutions in the U.S. and Canada elected to membership in the prestigious Association of American Universities, cementing its status as a higher-education leader.
Research Computing & Data
The RCD website offers a virtual gateway connecting affiliates to a wealth of computational and data-related resources to support academic research. It provides seamless access to a myriad of tools, support services, and expertise available to our campus community.
Science & Engineering
A thriving hub of scientific and engineering excellence, UC Santa Barbara cultivates a collaborative environment where renowned faculty, researchers, students, and alumni work together to push boundaries and make groundbreaking discoveries.
Social Science & Culture
At the forefront of discovery, our world-class researchers are pushing the boundaries of knowledge and driving positive change.
Learn more about social science & culture research highlights at UCSB.
Humanities and Fine Arts
With keen insight and creative expression, our humanists and artists illuminate the profound questions that guide our understanding of ourselves, our communities, and the world we inhabit, both in the past and present.
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