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From storm-chasing drones to improvements in agriculture and disease-fighting medicines, OSU connects you to a world of cutting-edge research with top-rated faculty and resources.

Knowledge that improves lives and strengthens communities

Science, engineering and humanities research takes place in every college on our campuses, and our Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa. Oklahoma State research is in lock-step with its land-grant legacy. Research at OSU, a Carnegie R1 research university, is relevant, accessible and beneficial — whether it’s exploring basic scientific questions or applied concepts that directly impact lives.

Interested in research?

What does a scientist really do?

The OSU research community is broad and tight-knit. Our faculty members have the opportunity to explain why their research matters in a casual, face-to-face setting with the local community each month at OSU Research On Tap. This event allows people to learn about research happening at OSU.
Research on tap

+1KFACULTY AND STAFF

who conduct research and provide incredible, hands-on research experience to graduate and undergraduate students.

30Research centers and institutions

provide world-class facilities packed with the latest and best technology. The newest is the undergraduate engineering building, ENDEAVOR.

Home to respected faculty, impactful research

Our researchers create treatments for disease, develop technologies to improve lives, explore natural ecosystems and microscopic organisms, and advance many other areas. At the same time, their talents include teaching the next generation of scientists, engineers and scholars.
Take a look at OSU research

Guidance in a world of research administration

The Office of the Vice President for Research helps faculty focus on their work with assistance complying with rules and regulations and provides resources for success.
University Research Services
Student researchers use a Bunsen burner in a lab.

There's help along the way

Undergraduate research at OSU is a priority because it begins a student’s road to success. Student researchers are never alone and every step of the way mentors are there to point you in the right direction.

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Undergraduate research opportunities

Freshman Research Scholars ProgramMcNair ScholarsNiblack Research ScholarsWentz Research Grants

Challenging graduate students

A graduate student speaks during one of the three-minute competitions.

The OSU Graduate College three-minute competitions challenge students to describe their research in language for a lay audience, an important skill needed to educate the public about their work.

Respectable Research

University Research Compliance
The Office of University Research Compliance is dedicated to helping researchers comply with all regulations and policies governing the conduct of research.

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President Shrum issues statement on Garrett's selection as Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education chancellor President Shrum issues statement on Garrett's selection as Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education chancellor Sep 24

"We congratulate the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on the selection of President Allison Garrett to serve as the next chancellor of our higher education system. President Garrett’s broad leadership and experience in academia and business will bring new perspectives and ideas on addressing pressing needs, such as meeting the intense demand for college-educated professionals to fill critical positions with companies across the state. We look forward to welcoming and working with President Garrett at Oklahoma State University to support our goal to create a more productive and prosperous state for all consistent with our land grant values and mission to educate, explore and serve."

OSU and K-State agricultural roots run deep together OSU and K-State agricultural roots run deep together Sep 24

The Sept. 25 football game between the Oklahoma State University Cowboys and Kansas State University Wildcats is a competition that has a long and historic tradition, but a cooperative partnership between the two universities has been providing benefits throughout the region for just as many years.

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