Research at UMass Dartmouth
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UMass Dartmouth cultivates a vital and vibrant culture of research, scholarship, and innovation.
Resources for UMassD researchers include facilities, funding opportunities, grant management, and proposal preparation.
Research faculty members and their graduate and undergraduate students are developing research that is not only impactful, but innovative.
Research activity
Best Social Mobility in Massachusetts
Faculty holding terminal degrees
Research Awards
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$ 345,395
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$150,000
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$ 47,497
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$ 100,000
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$ 50,000
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$ 9,992
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$ 75,637
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$30,000
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$ 750,000
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$ 154,526
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$ 550,000
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$36,000
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Senator Rodrigues and Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO Emily Reichert visit the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST)
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Interdisciplinary research center aims to support local STEM teachers
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UMass Dartmouth faculty members reflect on the impact and their connections to the latest prize winners
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With support from UMass Dartmouth and scholarships, Ssempijja leads research to bolster sustainability efforts in inland fisheries and support local fishing communities.
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Bioengineering major and first-gen college student selected for NSF-REU in her first year at UMassD.
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Through research, internships, and campus clubs, Bonnell is gaining valuable industry experience and building a strong foundation for a future in the defense sector.