Graduate Research
Research or creative scholarship may be the cornerstone of your graduate education. Study what interests you most at a university dedicated to graduate student research.
Your Research is Our Priority.
Through research and creative scholarship, you can maximize your educational experience and create meaningful contributions to your field of study. This is your opportunity to make your mark.
At the University of South Dakota, you'll have the support you need to follow your curiosity and find answers to your questions about the world. Faculty and students pursue research in virtually all academic departments on campus, and in many cases, research or creative scholarship is a required portion of a graduate degree program. Whether you are on a research team, leading your own project or contributing your skills to a mission-oriented institute, you'll gain invaluable experience and have opportunities to share your findings with the larger research community.
Make a difference and pursue your passion through research and creative scholarship at USD.
Leaders in Research
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral University – High research value.
Let's Hear Your Research Question
You have questions worth exploring. We're here to help you answer them.
Join a vibrant research community at USD that supports your ambitions. From grants to state-of-the-art facilities, we've created a rich research environment to help you pursue your unique questions about our world through Graduate Research and Creative Scholarship Grants.
Share Your Discoveries
Graduate students are encouraged to participate in the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition, which is an opportunity to communicate the significance and impact of your research project to a non-specialized audience in just three minutes. You can also present at IdeaFest or other conferences around the country.
Your research can have an impact beyond our campus. Conduct research at sites around the world, connect with other scholars and share your voice as a student at USD.
Mentorship & Learning
USD is home to nationally- and internationally-recognized faculty who are making a difference through their research. You'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in your area of study and get involved in faculty-led research projects.
Here are just a few examples of the research and creative scholarship activities our faculty have been involved in:
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Using NASA Space Grant funding to study how virtual reality (VR) systems can support STEM education.
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Contributing to a momentous study on one of the world’s rarest chameleon species.
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Devising mathematical models to predict the spread of viruses and anticipate resource needs.
Research Opportunities Abound
Research News & Stories
Service-Learning Immerses OT Students in Collaborative Experiences
Service-learning and collaboration are valuable components of all University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences student experiences, and for many occupational therapy students, opportunities to make a difference are embraced.
Physician Assistant Faculty Member Acquires Grant to Deliver Opioid Use Disorder Training
Through a federal grant, a University of South Dakota professor is seeking to help end the devastating impacts that opioid misuse has on individuals, families and communities.
More Than 800 South Dakota High School Students to Experience Realistic Health Care at Annual HOSA Conference April 11-12
Over 800 South Dakota high school students will immerse themselves in experiences that demonstrate what a career in health care is like at the South Dakota HOSA State Leadership Conference April 11-12, held at the Sanford Pentagon, Sanford Fieldhouse, University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls campus and Southeast Technical College.
Departments & Facilities
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports and expands competitive research and creative scholarship at USD. The office oversees USD's research function, assisting faculty and researchers, generating student opportunities, and establishing and administering policies governing the conduct of research and overseeing the management of research programs.
