Research and Innovation
In every classroom, laboratory and discipline, we nurture the desire to innovate, find solutions and improve the world.
Undergraduate Research
Ready to make discoveries that matter? Find on- and off-campus research opportunities for undergraduate students.
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Graduate Research
In our 220+ graduate programs, you can pursue your research interests, find faculty mentors, and apply for graduate research assistantships, scholarships and fellowships.
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Research Office
WVU Research spans the spectrum from nanotechnology to cosmology; from creating new works to studying ancient ones; from the opioid drug crisis to community development.
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Warding Off Weedy Invaders
To the casual observer, Japanese stiltgrass appears as a harmless, leafy green plant that blends into the majestic scenery of your weekend hike through the woods.
Plant biologists like Dr. Barrett know better. He and his colleagues will receive $2 million from the National Science Foundation to understand how plants undergo rapid evolution to become invasive and provide insights into the management and prevention of invasive species.
More About Dr. Barrett’s Research
Energy Institute
We connect WVU energy researchers, programs, facilities, capabilities, students and workforce entrants with the future of energy.
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Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
We develop innovative solutions for West Virginians and those across the world with neurological and psychiatric conditions.
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West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute
We're a catalyst for clinical and translational research that targets priority health areas.
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Health Sciences Innovation Center
We help life science startups get started by providing fully functional laboratory space and connections to industry, capital and mentoring.
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LaunchLab
Turn your idea into a new company or product with our resources for entrepreneurs and innovators.
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Innovation Corporation
Our focus is rapidly delivering innovative, applied research and technical solutions to address government and industry challenges.
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Office of Technology Transfer
We propel the University’s research results into useful products and services for public benefit.
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STEM Education Center
Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty and improve health in West Virginia through education in the STEM disciplines.
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- WVU Research Centers and Institutes
- Encova Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Young Innovators
- Energy Institute
- Health Sciences Innovation Center
- Health Sciences Research
- Innovation Corporation
- LaunchLab
- Media Innovation Center
- Office of Technology Transfer
- Research News
- Research Office
- Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
- Shared Research Facilities
- STEM Education Center
- Undergraduate Research
- West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute
- West Virginia Collegiate Business Plan Competition
- WVU Magazine