Research is one of several priorities of the university and is closely related to teaching.
University research leverages undergraduate and graduate student education by providing significant practical training to augment the formal degree programs in the students chosen disciplines. Research and teaching are therefore intimately associated and mutually complementary, and most faculty are actively engaged in research. UI research has led to new Idaho companies and new Idaho jobs in agriculture, forest and engineering industries, biotechnology, computer support and environmental problem solving. Dr. Charles R. Hatch is the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies . He coordinates the activities and organizations related to research, and is responsible for the overall research program at the University of Idaho.