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 & 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
University of South Dakota Advances Ge Detector Development with Home-Grown Crystals
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation and the State of South Dakota, the University of South Dakota is pioneering the advancement of germanium (Ge) detector technology using crystals grown and refined in-house.
USD Libraries Celebrate One-Year Anniversary of Partnership with the Civil War & Reconstruction Governors of Mississippi Project
Funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CWRGM is an ambitious undertaking that provides insights into the diverse experiences of Americans during one of the most transformative periods in the nation’s history.
USD Division of Health Affairs Awarded $1.1 Million to Train Health Care Workforce in Telehealth
The University of South Dakota Division of Health Affairs has been awarded a $1.1 million federal grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train future health care workers in delivering cutting-edge telehealth services to South Dakota patients.
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.
