The College of Letters and Science provides limitless opportunities for students to research with and learn from the best minds in any given field. Supporting research also allows faculty at UC Davis to innovate and push boundaries to improve the quality of life for our community, nation, and the world.
The UC Davis College of Letters and Science is a crucial component of the renowned University of California research system. Its significance lies in the diversity of disciplines it encompasses and the excellence of its faculty members. The college houses experts across a wide spectrum of fields, from humanities, arts, and social sciences to natural sciences and mathematics, fostering a rich intellectual environment. We stand as a beacon of academic excellence and diversity, with faculty and research being the driving forces behind innovation and positive change, emphasizing the necessity of consistent funding and support.
Faculty and research at UC Davis College of Letters and Science are vital in advancing knowledge, driving innovation, and addressing complex societal challenges. With a commitment to cutting-edge research, faculty members contribute to the university's status as an R1 institution, symbolizing the highest level of research activity.
Funding faculty and research initiatives is of paramount importance, as it allows for groundbreaking discoveries, interdisciplinary collaborations, and the cultivation of talent. These investments not only benefit academia but also have far-reaching implications for the local and global communities, improving our understanding of the world and driving economic and social progress.
Opportunities to Support Our Research
- Center for Mind and Brain - bringing together world-class scientists with the latest technology to learn how the human mind works and to teach the techniques and tools to the next generation of researchers
- Institute for Social Sciences - stimulates collaborative research projects between UC Davis social scientists campus-wide that ask new questions or work on questions that had previously been unanswerable.
- Davis Humanities Institute - supporting UC Davis faculty and graduate students in the humanities, arts and humanistically-oriented social sciences.
