How we lead the way
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.
Graduate Research
In our graduate programs, you can pursue your research interests, find faculty mentors, and apply for graduate research assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships.
Research Office
WVU Research spans the spectrum from nanotechnology to cosmology, from creating new works to studying ancient ones, and from the opioid drug crisis to community development.
Research at Every Level at WVU
Experience Discovery
As the state's only R1 classified research University, we take research seriously.
Curious about how the world works? Want to help make the world better? At WVU, research opportunities are available at all stages of your education, regardless of your grade level or major.
Watch the video to learn how new students can be part of research as early as their freshman year.
Learn About Undergraduate Research
Center for Excellence in STEM Education
Our vision is to break the cycle of poverty and improve health in West Virginia through education in the STEM disciplines.
Institute for Sustainability and Energy Research
We connect WVU energy researchers, programs, facilities, capabilities, students, and workforce entrants with the future of energy.
Innovation Corporation
Our focus is on rapidly delivering innovative, applied research, and technical solutions to address government and industry challenges.
Lane Innovation Hub
We provide the tools and expertise to prototype, build, and deliver new products.
Morris L. Hayhurst LaunchLab
Turn your idea into a new company or product with our resources for entrepreneurs and innovators.
Office of Innovation and Commercialization
With a focus on protecting and commercializing technology, as well as entrepreneurial education, we help promote and successfully transition innovative research into the marketplace.
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
We develop innovative solutions for West Virginians and those across the world with neurological and psychiatric conditions.
Vantage Ventures
We’re home to a fearless new generation of entrepreneurs. We marry West Virginian work ethic with outstanding innovation and resources to take emerging, high-impact businesses to the next level.
West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute
We’re a catalyst for clinical and translational research that targets priority health areas.