Research at Stony Brook University drives progress, benefitting Long Island and the world. As a leader in groundbreaking research, Stony Brook is home to Nobel laureates and other world-renowned experts. Stony Brook leverages its partnerships with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory to advance economic growth, scientific discovery, and globally sustainable solutions.
Research by
the Numbers
Investing in the scientific endeavors
that will shape our future.
$325M
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Research & Development Expenditures
900+
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Research
Faculty
$59.5M
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Royalty
Revenue
since 2015
2055
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Sponsored
Awards
IMPACTING YOUR EVERYDAY
SBU's research matters.
Long Island Water Quality
Annual ‘State of the Bays’ provides a path forward for improving water quality on Long Island
Surviving Strokes
Research proposes using FDA-approved cancer drugs to treat hemorrhagic strokes
Healthcare Inequities
Research project aims to break barriers for cervical cancer diagnoses
Fighting Tick Borne Disease
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital opens first and only dedicated tick clinic in the Northeast
Promoting Healthy Aging
Research shows metabolic interventions could help prevent cognitive aging
Communicating Research
The Alan Alda Center for Communicating Science helps make science engaging and accessible
New York's Foundation for Forward
16:1Return on State Tax Dollars |
55,026SBU-Supported Jobs |
3%of All Economic Activity |
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Stony Brook is a partner in managing the Laboratory for the Department of Energy and
drives innovation in energy, medicine, and national security, supporting groundbreaking
discoveries and advancing technology with global impact.
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a multidisciplinary biomedical research and education
center that has had scientific and training collaborations with Stony Brook for more
than 30 years.
Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The VAMC serves as one of the residency training sites for the Stony Brook Adult Neurology
Residency program, and a fully integrated partner in residency and fellowship programs
across multiple medical specialties.
Long Island High Tech Incubator
LIHTI has been named the nation’s leading mixed technology incubator by the International
Business Innovation Association, providing a 5.5X increase over the typical success
rate for startup companies.
