Research

Advancing Safety Science for the Greater Good

Guided by science, we work for a safer, sustainable, and more resilient society. 

Our fundamental and applied research focuses on the safety of emerging technologies and materials associated with the burgeoning energy transition, rapid digital transformation, and the evolution of chemicals in everyday products. 

Research

Inside Our Facilities

UL Research Institutes is not solely comprised of research labs and scientists. Business leaders, program managers, science communicators, human resource professionals, educators, and more are all working to make the world a safer place from our Evanston, Illinois, headquarters and other offices.

A multitude of high-tech, experimental labs across the United States enable dedicated, multidisciplinary scientists at UL Research Institutes to accelerate discoveries in the science of electrochemical, chemical, material, digital, and fire safety.

Institutes & Offices

We foster and sustain public trust in our work through our commitment to independence, rigor, and transparency. Importantly, we share the knowledge we create for the public good.

Chemical Insights Research Institute

Promoting human health through research and awareness of the potential risks of chemical pollutants

Digital Safety Research Institute

Developing new frameworks for data privacy, cybersecurity, trustworthy software/AI, and assured autonomy

Electrochemical Safety Research Institute

Advancing safer design and deployment of energy storage and energy generation through science

Fire Safety Research Institute

Dedicated to addressing the world’s unresolved fire safety risks and emerging dangers

Materials Discovery Research Institute

Working to develop and deploy new materials with the potential to address current global safety challenges

Office of Research Experiences & Education

Building the future of safety science through STEM education resources and programs

Funding Scientific Discovery 

Discoveries in Safety Grants

We fund scientific research to make the world safer, healthier, and more sustainable. 

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Partnerships

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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.