Driving Discovery and Innovation
1RIP brings research to first-year students
Discover how freshmen are immersed in research at IU Indy.
Making a difference
We believe research and discovery has the power to change lives, both here in Indiana and around the world. At IU Indianapolis, we are continuing to lead and drive the state’s research and development ecosystem, building on key strengths in human-centered disciplines, health sciences, and STEM.
Current research themes
- Biosciences
- Sustainability
- Health equity
- Arts and humanities
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Informatics

Research institutes on campus
This institute () will drive interdisciplinary research and industry partner collaboration in pursuit of discoveries ranging from wearable medical devices to AI-enabled drug discovery.
This institute () will target health-focused research that integrates digital technologies to meet community needs and improve health outcomes in Indianapolis.
The is enabling the development of nanotechnology-based systems for biomedical, energy, environmental, information technology, and other applications.
The supports research and creative activity across the IU Indianapolis campus and fosters ongoing partnerships and ventures in central Indiana and beyond.

Research consortia
The coordinates AI talents and resources on the IU Indianapolis campus to enhance collective capabilities and tackle high-impact AI research.
The facilitates collaboration across IU Indianapolis researchers who are interested in advancing the impact of information systems on people, organizations, and society.
The serves the community of researchers who use community-engaged methodologies in their efforts to impact health equity.
The is focused on climate change, sustainability, and environmental equity as critical factors driving much of what a prosperous and healthy global future will look like.
IU is doubling down on its role as one of the top research institutions in the country.
Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana Governor