Faculty & Research
USC’s faculty are invaluable—to the university and to the people touched by their teaching, creativity, and research. The expertise and enthusiasm they bring to our students energize our campuses and inspire progress.
A Research Powerhouse
Curiosity and collaboration thrive at USC. Interdisciplinary research teams across the university seek to address enduring and urgent challenges in our communities and around the world. Their work leads to more healthy, just and sustainable societies.
Award-winning faculty
71
National Academy members
7
MacArthur “Genius Grant” fellows
6
Nobel laureates
244
Research centers and institutes
9
Cross-school research institutes
$941 million
Research expenditures in 2020
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Inspiring the next generation of creators, innovators and leaders
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