Explore our research
Our nine Faculties are at the cutting edge of world-leading research
World-changing ideas. Life-changing impact.
Research is core to King’s, what we do, what we care about and how we educate. Our enquiry-driven research delivers transformative insights with the power to advance and accelerate global progress. We work across disciplines and collaborate with partners so that our research changes practice and influences understanding at home and abroad. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) confirmed King's place as one of the UK's top research universities.
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Sustainable research and innovation excellence
Learn about King's research strategy and ambitions
Research impact
Our research tackles global issues, adding value to society and the economy
REF at King's
The Research Excellence Framework assesses research in UK
Research environment
Our research culture and world-class research support services.
Research facilities
Cutting-edge facilities, technical services and technology platforms
Research funding opportunities
Explore research funding opportunities at King's
Multidisciplinary research at King’s
Strengthening research collaborations
Public and community engagement with research (P&CER)
Enhancing the quality, relevance, and impact of King’s research to society
Collaborating to deliver solutions
Creating meaningful impact.
Addressing urgent global challenges to shape a better world
Delivering breakthrough science
Advancing connections across the sciences to inspire solutions
King’s Innovation & Enterprise
Collaborating for economic and social impact
Spotlight on research and innovation news
Our research news
King's latest research and innovation news
Spotlight
Read about the impact King’s has on the world's greatest challenges
Discover King’s world-class research
Confirmed as a top UK research university
King's maintains REF 2021 position for research excellence and power
Access King’s Research Portal
Showcasing researcher biographies and research group profiles to funding...
Trusted Research
Guidance and advice on protecting the UK’s intellectual property.
Developing research talent
Researcher and professional development
Developing the next generation of researchers
King's Doctoral College
Find out how we support the next generation of research leaders.
King's Clinical Academic Training Office (KCATO)
Advice and information on navigating a clinical academic career.
Research vacancies at King’s College London
We tackle unsolved problems and push the boundaries of human knowledge.