Your next chapter starts here
Whether you’re an early-career investigator or an established scholar, Ohio State offers the platform, people and purpose to elevate your research and expand your impact.
Be a part of a community where ideas incite impact
We don’t just conduct research — we shape the future by preparing the next generation of leaders and making breakthrough innovations.
Interdisciplinary by design
Our research ecosystem is built to foster collaboration across fields — from engineering and medicine to the arts and social sciences. Here, breakthroughs happen at the intersections.
Research with purpose
We believe research should matter. Our research community leads projects that drive innovation, inform policy and improve lives — locally and globally.
Unmatched resources and support
Access state-of-the-art facilities, robust funding opportunities and a culture that champions academic freedom and bold inquiry.
“When you see Ohio State research and researchers in the headlines, you’re seeing just the tip of the iceberg. Underneath is a great community of creative faculty, talented students and hardworking staff members. This Ohio State team combines quality and collegiality to address problems at the frontiers of science and technology through critical thinking and analysis to ensure that discoveries that we make can impact lives.”
Research partnerships with unlimited potential
As a top-tier, R1 institution, Ohio State offers access to a vibrant community of scholars who cross boundaries, challenge conventions and collaborate across disciplines to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
From state-of-the art facilities to unrivaled infrastructure, a strong talent pool to a dedicated Innovation District, a research partnership with Ohio State has the potential to change the world.
Multidisciplinary research centers and areas
Explore the centers, institutes and units that bring together faculty, students and staff to break boundaries and make bold discoveries.
The Ohio Innovation Exchange (OIEx)
Discover how you can connect with the top resources and brightest minds in industry and higher education to further your discoveries.
Focus areas
While research and innovation at Ohio State is vast, we pride ourselves on our discoveries and strengths in key areas. Discover how you can join with us in these focus areas to make the biggest, most important impact for society.
