Research

A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State offers countless opportunities for research at all levels, from undergraduate through post-doctoral.

The wide spectrum of research activity at Wright State ranges from fundamental investigations to applied research and development, benefiting the Dayton region and the world.

Funding dollars for cutting-edge research flow into Wright State. Sources include:

  • The National Institute of Health (NIH)
  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
  • Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Visit the Office of the Vice Provost for Research

Research

Research Profiles

Student Profile

Wright State AI researcher awarded SMART scholarship from Defense Department

The SMART scholarship will support Wright State Ph.D. student Al Amin Hossain’s research to improve artificial intelligence hardware security.

Wright State, Air Force Research Laboratory collaborate on novel cognitive performance research project

Wright State researcher Sherif Elbasiouny and Justin Estepp, a Ph.D. in engineering student, are collaborating on a novel cognitive performance research project for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Student Profile

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Wright State engineering Ph.D. student Morgan Highlander receives a prestigious NIH award
Morgan Highlander, who is pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering at Wright State, received a two-year National Institutes of Health diversity award to support her research on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.

A walk in the woods with Wright State biologist Don Cipollini

Don Cipollini, professor of biological sciences at Wright State, explores the natural world in his cable access and YouTube series “The Naturalist with Don Cipollini.”

Student Research

What are your interests? Did you know that students at Wright State have the ability to conduct unique research projects—regardless of major or year in school.

From undergraduates to graduates, and from literature to biochemistry, there are amazing faculty and mentors who can help show you the way to a successful research project. Work on a team or independently, one term or multiple years, hands-on or theoretical; you have it within you to make your mark on the world.

Graduate students

Similar to undergraduate students, graduate students can work with faculty experts, fellow graduate students, and possibly undergraduate students on the faculty member's research. You can also discuss your ideas for independent research.

Graduate students may apply for Graduate Research Assistantship positions that may be eligible for tuition remission and annual stipends.

Visit the College of Graduate Programs and Honors Studies website

Lab student observing bottle contents

Research News

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Wright State launches institute, endowment to fuel cutting-edge cardiovascular and kidney research

The Kidney PathoPhysiology Research Endowment and the Cardio-Renal Institute are inspired by the work of Nancy Bigley, professor emeritus of neuroscience, cell biology and physiology at Wright State.

Wright State receives state grant to advance research of air taxis

Wright State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science will investigate how to improve the performance of advanced aircraft thanks to a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education.

2023–24 Brage Golding Distinguished Professor of Research

Anand Jeyaraj, professor of information systems
Anand Jeyaraj, professor of information systems, has helped boost Wright State’s reputation through his research in the area of information systems.

Graduate School and Research

Research and Innovation

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386 University Hall
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