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Together, we build a brighter tomorrow

Discovery is not a solo sport. At Ohio State, we unite world-class researchers, partners and industries to ask the bigger questions, spark new ideas and transform breakthroughs into real-world impact — revolutionizing the way we live, work and solve society’s greatest challenges.

Where there is a need, there’s Ohio State

Our investment in these critical areas reflects our commitment to shaping the future — not only through interdisciplinary collaboration, but also by leveraging cutting-edge technology and implementing real-world applications. 

These fields are not just opportunities for advancement; they are the frontiers where our researchers are making transformative impacts.

We strive for outcomes, not accolades

Your research goal, your main discovery mission, is our mission. That is our guiding light. Even still, excellence is always recognized. From Nobel Prize winners to being ranked 14th nationally on research expenditures, our extraordinary outcomes and partnerships speak for themselves.

  • $1.6B in research expenditures in 2023
  • 81 active startups advancing solutions
  • 7th in the nation for industry-sponsored research

Research impact in the news

Connecting with Ohio State research

Partnerships

Find guidance and resources to help you build successful partnerships with Ohio State. Whether it’s governmental or philanthropic, corporate or investment, together, we move research and innovation forward.

Researchers

Explore the tools, contacts and support available to help your innovation connect with Ohio State researchers. Together, we bring collaborative ideas to life across disciplines and industries.

Research is a vital resource

Like the air we breathe. The water that gives us life. The nourishment that sustains us, research is vital to our collective well-being — to our world. How else are we going to cure cancer, drive technology forward, save and improve the health of our planet? Together, we make sure that research is not only impacting — but improving all life around us.

Where there is a need, there’s Ohio State

Our investment in these four critical areas reflects our commitment to shaping the future—not only through interdisciplinary collaboration, but also by leveraging cutting-edge technology and implementing real-world application. 

These fields are not just opportunities for advancement; they are the frontiers where our researchers are making transformative impacts.