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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.

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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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With your support, we will continue our passionate pursuit of knowledge and understanding—to improve health and well-being and promote progress in myriad fields.

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