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Research and Innovation

Scholarship, discovery, and creative expression happen here.

Make your impact

You have important work to do. We’re here to support you along the way.

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From funding to ethics, we can help you bring knowledge to life.

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Partner with faculty to work on projects that spark your curiosity.

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Sponsor research that’s making a big difference.

Highlights

150

Number of Awards

$31.7m

Award dollars

$35.2m

Expenditures

5,532

Number of Publications Produced Since 2015

These achievements are powered by financial support. We can help make your research and innovation possible.

All numbers based on FY25 data.

Redbirds make big things happen

Research and creativity offer new ways to remember and honor the past.

Jason Reblando’s photography reclaims Filipino dignity by transforming colonial-era images into works of resistance. His project challenges how history has framed, and often distorted, the Filipino identity.

More Breakthroughs and Innovative Ideas

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Innovation by David Kopsell

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Innovation at Illinois State

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Research by Brenna Jones

Check out our publication dedicated to research and creative expression at Illinois State.

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Where innovation happens

Illinois State is home to several research centers across campus.

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Improves child welfare and adoption practices to support child and family well-being locally and nationally

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Advances research and education in biology, mathematics, and computational science

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Aims to protect people, businesses, institutions, and infrastructure from evolving cyber threats

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Advances STEM education and scholarship from kindergarten through college

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Focuses on sustainable water solutions and stewardship in Illinois and beyond

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Supports career, technical, and adult education in Illinois

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Enhances understanding of the environmental and social challenges facing Illinois

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Focuses on regulatory economics and public policy in sectors like electricity, natural gas, telecom, and water

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Promotes sustainable community and economic development

Research and Innovation Offices

When you research at Illinois State, you get a whole team dedicated to helping you succeed.

Research and Sponsored Programs

Supports faculty research from start to finish.

Ethics and Compliance

Oversees compliance with federal, state, and university policies.

Office of Student Research

Supports graduate and undergraduate research.

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Proud member of the Illinois Innovation Network

Across the state, people and organizations are coming together to spark ideas, make an impact, and create communities that are ready for the future.

Innovation close to home

Bloomington-Normal will soon be home to a community business incubator that will serve as our own local space for innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and economic development.