Think you know Penn State Research?
Think Again.
We challenge the standards of science, sustainability, space, technology, the arts, and social solutions. We are your university for solutions, innovation, and partnership.
Senior VP for Research
Andrew Read
We are dedicated to the “long game” of research across our enterprise. This means we are focused on impact and not only on scientific results or publications. Penn State Research brings solutions and innovations which result in visible changes in our communities, global health, economic wellness, humanitarian efforts and worldwide positioning against our most difficult issues, over many years to come. It’s time to understand the true impact of our research enterprise.”
Who is the SVP for Research and what does he do?
We are an interdisciplinary research powerhouse.
Our research prowess is enabled through our seven interdisciplinary research institutes, our powerful Applied Research Laboratory, and the scientific caliber of our 18 colleges which all perform research from STEM to the arts, law, and communications.
$1.239 Billion
2022 - 2023 Research Expenditures
Ranked 28
Nationwide for Research Expenditures
2000+
Industry Partnerships in the last decade
9000+
Industry research projects since 2013
Penn State ranks #3 in the nation in the breadth and depth of its research enterprise, as measured by the number of top-10 rankings in key fields.
Read our 2023 Annual Report
An accessible version of this report is available upon request, contact OSVPR@psu.edu.
Search our research database to discover publications in major journals, find faculty, and read the most recent news.
What's the big news?
Penn State, Morgan Advanced Materials partner to improve semiconductor materials
Andrew Read named senior vice president for research
Different types of bladder cancer cells share common genetic ancestry
MASH: Mid-Atlantic Semiconductor Hub
Worlds Collide: Art history and materials science in the Yucatán
Who are we?
How do we work with you?
The Penn State Research Enterprise is an ecosystem where businesses, education, and research come together. In the past decade more than 2,000 companies have partnered with Penn State on over 9,000 projects.
Every Great Partnership Starts with a Connection.
Let’s get started.
There are many ways we can work and grow together. Here are just a few.
Involvement
- Research
- Co-development of projects and grants
- Internships & Co-ops
- Student Training Programs
- Talent Pipeline Program
- Centers of Excellence
- Commercialization Opportunities
- License Technology
- Research Park and Incubation Facilities
Support
- Core Facilities
- Student Consultant
- Hardware Grants
- Curriculum Dev
- Workshops/Seminars
- Student Org Sponsorship
- Student Mentorships
- Guest Speakers/Lecturers
Sponsorship
- Research projects
- New ventures
- Seed and venture funds
- Joint initiatives
- Student fellowships and scholarships
- Research consortiums
- Innovative facilities and equipment
- Outreach programs
Strategic Partner
- Cooperative business development
- Workforce development strategies
- Joint education-focused legislative petitioning
- Endowments and legacy opportunities
- Expanded talent pipeline
Involvement
- Research
- Co-development of projects and grants
- Internships & Co-ops
- Student Training Programs
- Talent Pipeline Program
- Centers of Excellence
- Commercialization Opportunities
- License Technology
- Research Park and Incubation Facilities
Support
- Core Facilities
- Student Consultant
- Hardware Grants
- Curriculum Dev
- Workshops/Seminars
- Student Org Sponsorship
- Student Mentorships
- Guest Speakers/Lecturers
Sponsorship
- Research projects
- New ventures
- Seed and venture funds
- Joint initiatives
- Student fellowships and scholarships
- Research consortiums
- Innovative facilities and equipment
- Outreach programs
Strategic Partner
- Cooperative business development
- Workforce development strategies
- Joint education-focused legislative petitioning
- Endowments and legacy opportunities
- Expanded talent pipeline
New Commercialization Opportunities
Here are 7 reasons why industry partners choose Penn State.
Companies and agencies large and small choose Penn State for equipment and workforce development, leasable space, and access to faculty and the largest alumni network in the world.
How do we impact our students?
Tomorrow’s brightest minds are working in Penn State research today. Research and creative inquiry opportunities exist in every discipline and in every year of academic study.
“I felt that Penn State was the best university for me to grow as a scientist and prepare for a future career.”
– Avery Sicher, 4th year graduate student
How does Philanthropy Advance Research?
Gifts to support research at Penn State are as varied as the questions being asked. From online contributions, to in-kind donations, and estate gifts — donors are cultivating curiosity across our institutes, colleges, and campuses.
Endowed faculty support advances research into the neuroscience of creativity
Tailored philanthropy empowers our students and faculty and helps donors build a lasting legacy.
Giving Tuesday donations support Pitch Exploration Lab
Online gifts support discovery and innovation across our research enterprise.
