Research & Faculty
Innovation and discovery happen here. USD provides students and faculty with the resources, facilities and support they need to be thought-leaders in research and creative scholarship.
Turning Ideas into Impact
USD is a vibrant research institution where thought-leaders ask questions and find high-impact solutions. With expert faculty, robust facilities and centers committed to strong research activity, USD generates knowledge that has real-world impact on our global and local communities.
By getting involved in our research community, you'll not only be able to pursue your interests – you'll also gain unique, hands-on experience that enriches your understanding of our world.
Office of Research & Sponsored Programs
- Funding & Approval Guidance: Assisting researchers in securing grants and navigating research protocols.
- Student Research Opportunities: Fostering student participation in meaningful research experiences.
- Research Policy & Administration: Ensuring ethical research conduct and streamlined program management.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Leaders in Research
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral University – High research value.
Graduate research programs have had a significant impact on the economy of South Dakota, through grants, business creation, and innovative science.
Of research investment in South Dakota over the past 5 years.
Make a Difference
Our passion for learning drives us to ask important questions and find transformative solutions.
As a part of our research community, you'll engage in research and creative scholarship that has real-world impact. From exploring global issues to serving our home state of South Dakota, you have an opportunity to make a difference here.
The Thought-Leaders Behind Our Research
USD is home to internationally recognized scholars whose research and creative scholarship have real-world impact.
By supporting our faculty's research endeavors and connecting students with opportunities to learn from the experts, we cultivate a community of leaders and learners who never stop asking questions that matter.
Recent Research News
Undergraduate Researchers Gain Experience and Insight
Undergraduate research at the University of South Dakota provides students in the College of Arts & Sciences with transformative hands-on experiences that shape their academic and professional journeys.
USD Hosts Week of AI-Focused Events, Highlighting Commitment to Research and Innovation
The University of South Dakota will host a weeklong series of AI-centered events June 23-27, welcoming experts, educators and industry leaders from across the country and around the globe.
Two USD Students Win South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition
University of South Dakota Department of Sustainability & Environment students Khushboo Jain and Abhinav Chandel took first place and a $5,000 prize in the South Dakota Governor’s Giant Vision Competition.
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.
