Research collaboration

Through collaborative research projects, seed funding initiatives and federally funded programmes, Edinburgh and its US partners have worked together to tackle global challenges.

The University and its partners in the United States advance discovery and innovation in academic areas including:

  • health and medical sciences
  • engineering and computer science
  • climate and environment
  • One Health
  • political science
  • history
  • public policy.

Current research partners

Ongoing collaboration has enabled the University and its partners in the United States to consistently advance discovery and innovation across all academic areas.

Learn about some of our US research partners and the joint research we are undertaking.

Rice University

The exterior of Rice University – a large building with greenery and students outside.

The University of Edinburgh and Rice University partnership strengthens our strategic priorities and develops innovative research across a range of academic disciplines.

Cornell University

A drone shot of Cornell University, showing a building and tall spire surrounded by green grass and orange trees.

The University of Edinburgh and Cornell University have partnered on research since 2023, being awarded seed grants to support emerging research and teaching.

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