UT San Antonio
Research
Research
From breakthrough to impact
Elevating our scale, expanding our scope and strengthening our scientific impact. Together, our research activity surpasses $521 million in research expenditures on federal and industry-sponsored projects, demonstrating our unified commitment to make lives better through innovation and discovery.
Driving innovation
Our research turns transdisciplinary discovery into practical, evidence-based solutions that drive economic growth and enhance community health.
At a Glance
3rd largest
public research university in Texas
17K
employees
Tier One Research
one of nation’s top 4% research institutions
$521M
research portfolio
Internal data, 2025
Top 2.3%
top recipient of National Institutes of Health funding
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 2025
#4
worldwide for U.S. utility patents
National Academy of Inventors, 2025
Research Mission
The University of Texas at San Antonio research advances human health, innovation and economic development by fostering a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment. As a Tier One public research university, we empower faculty, students and partners with the infrastructure, expertise and support needed to translate discoveries into meaningful impact.
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