Columbia is known for its extensive research in medicine, the arts and the humanities. Located in New York City, this university has a rich history of being one of the most-recognized colleges in the country.
This university focuses on technology and science and has had a long commitment to partnerships with leading technological organizations around the country. Some 36 percent of their research sponsorships came from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services in 2009.
Stanford has several independent research laboratories to maintain its standing as a high-quality research facility for students and staff. This university is known for being open to researching a multitude of different subjects and projects. Stanford uses a learning system that integrates teaching and research strategies together to maximize its students' learning potential.
Most people recognize Harvard as being among the top five universities in the country and they have proven to be consistently innovative in their ability to conduct effective research techniques. Harvard has hundreds of research centers that focus on many subjects, including law and medicine.
With a current research budget of $814 million, it is no wonder why Pennsylvania landed on this prestigious list. The University of Pennsylvania has developed highly effective research programs that have allowed it to establish over 165 research facilities.
The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) recently awarded Duke with over $1 million in funding to go toward specific research projects. Duke University has been known for its ground-breaking research in technology and medicine for decades.
The federal government awarded this university with over $103 million in research grants in 2009. The University of Michigan is continuously working toward creating innovative ways to better the country's economy and technological advances.
Founded in 1701, Yale University is known for being one of the oldest universities in the country. They have several research facilities that include a cancer center, hospital and child-study centers.
The University of California-Berkley has over eight museums that support research in many subjects including, history, film, botany, art and physics. Their research community is made up of faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral individuals.
The University of California- Los Angles focuses on the research of health sciences and has maintained a reputation for its commitment to public health. This university is known for actively engaging in many research activities involved in medicine.