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Research at NAU

NAU is a leading research university, committed to engaging in research and discovery to create, share, and apply new knowledge, scholarship, and artistry. NAU aims to achieve excellence across disciplines that benefit and impact our community, our region, and the world. In 2019, NAU was ranked No. 75 among public universities without a medical school with $58.9 million in research expenditures. In 2020, our research and development expenditures are projected to be $65 million, a record for NAU. Our recent research is focused on helping to support our understanding and response to COVID-19.

Learn about our world-class research faculty

Latest research news

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Sept. 2020:

Discovery and innovation continues to flourish

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June 2020:

COVID-19: Bringing experts together

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May 2020:

Bringing advanced technology to the fight against COVID-19

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Room 200 Building 51
Babbitt Administrative Center
1900 S. Knoles Dr.
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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P.O. Box 4092
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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president@nau.edu
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