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Engineering Research
Flyers go to Incredible Heights — and so Does our Research
As the No. 1 Catholic university in the nation for sponsored engineering research and development, we are dedicated to the common good. Our quest? To turn discovery into application — and engineer solutions to the most vital problems abroad and at home.
Whether we’re creating a computer chip that can think for itself, safeguarding pipelines or powering the Mars 2020 Rover, we work in the space between inspiration and impact — and bring great ideas to life.
This innovative spirit has led to double digit growth in research volume for the past four years, with $150 million in sponsored research last year— and $1 billion in sponsored research contracts currently underway.
In addition, we’re:
- No. 1 nationally for federally sponsored materials R&D
- No. 1 Catholic university for sponsored engineering R&D
- No. 1 in Ohio for sponsored materials R&D
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The federal grant seekers program runs every other year, alternating with our Early Career Fellowship program. The programs are designed to provide faculty with an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded colleagues.
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