UVM is among the top tier of universities categorized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as R1 – a recognition of an extremely robust research enterprise, and a designation earned by less than 3 percent of U.S. higher education institutions.
What R1 Means
Research by the Numbers
- 1000+ Faculty and research projects started (FY 2024)
- $266M in total external research support (FY 2024)
- >2x growth in research funding in just five years
- Top 10 "Most Innovative Tech Hub" - Forbes
Research Spotlights

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Paul Bierman – Uncovering Greenland’s Past and a Warning for the Future

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Pablo Bose – Assessing New Threats for Refugee Camps

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Joao Costa Studies How Data Can Improve Dairy Farm Efficiency

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Mary Cushman – at the Forefront of Stroke and Brain Health Research

R1 SPOTLIGHT: Chris Danforth – Using Data to Develop Personalized Recipes for Health