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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

+990FACULTY 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.

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.
Central Sponsored Programs Administration

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.
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.

Learn more

Undergraduate research opportunities

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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Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows Hamm Institute for American Energy announces new institute fellows May 27

The Hamm Institute for American Energy at Oklahoma State University is proud to announce its 2025 cohort of Institute Fellows — distinguished scholars whose research and academic leadership are advancing energy security through innovation and research.

Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research Thapa named Spears Business vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research May 16

The Spears School of Business named Dr. Brij Thapa as vice dean for faculty, graduate programs, and research. For the past five years, Thapa served as a professor and Head of OSU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, ranked No. 8 nationally and No. 22 in the world.

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