Safety – brought to you by science.
UL Research Institutes is a leading independent safety science organization with global reach. We are pursuing and applying science-driven knowledge to meet our mission of working for a safer world.
Since 1894, we have identified risks to humanity and our planet, delivering tangible benefits globally. Today, we are focused on addressing these present-day challenges: building resilience for a sustainable future; advancing individual and societal health in the 21st century; and promoting safety at the human-digital interface.
Our researchers address public safety risks through rigorous investigation and by collaborating with an international network of esteemed experts. Together, we define the safe application of materials and technologies, and share our findings broadly to ensure maximum impact.
Supported by the transformative efforts of our enterprise partners, UL Solutions and UL Standards & Engagement, we advance safety science for the collective good. As global challenges emerge, we remain steadfast in our mission, poised to navigate and explore new horizons.
mission
Working for a safer world
We are committed to fostering safer, more secure, and sustainable living and working environments for people everywhere through scientific research and safety advocacy.
vision
Advancing our vision
We do our part in pursuing our vision of serving as the world’s leading safety science research organization.
values
Honoring our principles
Guided by our core values — collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence — we advance safety science and cultivate the trust necessary to pursue a future where everyone can flourish.
Our People
Offices & FacilitieS
Step Inside
With offices and state-of-the-art facilities around the globe, our researchers collaborate with an international network of safety experts to define the safe and sustainable use of materials and emerging technologies. We invite you to explore our locations and discover our mission.
We foster and sustain public trust in our work through our commitment to independence, rigor, and transparency. We actively participate in open science, sharing the knowledge we create for the public good.
Features and Highlights
New Horizons in Safety Science
Impact Reports
ULRI 2025 Annual Research Symposium
Partnerships
Everyone benefits when world-class institutions work together to take on big challenges. Join us.
Grants
We’re funding scientific research to make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. Learn about funding opportunities.
Careers
Work to make the world a safer place. Start a rewarding career at UL Research Institutes with other socially minded colleagues focused on innovation, collaboration, and ethics.