
Research

Scientists at Penn State are at the forefront of microbiome research. Our growing understanding of these microscopic organisms is changing the way we treat diseases, grow crops, and create everyday products.
Research
With $968 million in annual research expenditures, Penn State ranks among the top 25 U.S. research universities, and is one of only three institutions in the nation accorded Land Grant, Sea Grant, Sun Grant, and Space Grant status. ??

Information and updates about the novel coronavirus situation pertaining to research labs, research-related travel, grants, contracts, and more from the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research.

OSVPR supports the University’s research enterprise by enhancing the environment for exploration, encouraging the highest standards of quality, and fostering ethical conduct in research.

Wherever you are on the entrepreneurial path, we have the resources and opportunities to collaborate, innovate, invest, or grow a business.

Our interdisciplinary institutes promote collaboration across departmental boundaries to focus research strengths on vital scientific questions and pressing societal needs.