Research
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.
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+990 FACULTY AND STAFF
who conduct research and provide incredible, hands-on research experience to graduate and undergraduate students.
30 Research 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.
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.
Driving progress through innovation
OSU is maximizing the impact of research excellence through groundbreaking transdisciplinary institutes, each driving innovation and expertise in their fields of aerospace and advanced mobility, energy and human nutrition and performance. These institutes are at the forefront of applied research and development — turning their discoveries into transformative products and services and building strong relationships with industry leaders — all for the benefit of society.
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.
Undergraduate research opportunities
Challenging graduate students
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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From helping upgrade the world's largest particle detector to exploring the culture of Black rodeo athletes, Oklahoma State University undergraduate students demonstrated the breadth of research taking place across campus during the 2026
Every successful soybean crop begins with a seedling’s struggle to reach sunlight. While growers often focus on weather, soil moisture and planting depth, a new study is shining light on a largely invisible process: how a seedling physically