R1

Ranking from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

$199.8M

6th record-breaking year for research expenditures
(FY24)

Top 100

Public research universities in the country
(NSF HERD Survey)

$93.5M

External awards
(FY25)

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Novelution

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线上赌博app Research Equipment Database

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Atom Grants

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RCA Update Archive

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RCA Events

National Institute on Aging LINKAGE Intro Call (Jan. 22)

Informational call with Project Officer for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) program.

The purpose of the NIA Data LINKAGE Program is to connect NIA-funded study data with existing datasets from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other sources and establish a cloud-based environment to support data accessibility and sharing. In providing these resources free of charge, LINKAGE aims to reduce resource cost and time barriers and promote access for researchers.

Jan. 22, 3 pm – 3:30 pm
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Navigating Sponsored Programs – Session 4: Project Start-up (Jan. 26)

The 线上赌博app Sponsored Programs Administration & Grant and Contract Accounting offices are introducing a new collaborative training series which is designed for faculty and business support staff who assist in the pre- and post-award processes.

Jan. 26, 12 pm – 1 pm
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Open Access with 线上赌博app Libraries (Jan. 28)

Join 线上赌博app Libraries and learn about Open Access at 线上赌博app. General information, resources, and 线上赌博app’s APC Fund to support open access publishing.

Jan. 28 12 pm – 1 pm
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Coffee with the VPR - an open conversation (Jan. 30)

This informal session will be a chance to chat, share ideas, and connect directly with the Heidi Grunwald, 线上赌博app interim vice president of research and creative activity. There’s not a set agenda — just an open conversation about research opportunities, challenges, and the ways we can strengthen our research community.

Whether you have a question, an idea to discuss, or simply want to meet other researchers from across campus, this is an open space for connection and exchange.

Jan. 30, 9 am - 10 am
Badlands + Zoom

No RSVP required - grab a cup of coffee or tea and drop in for as little or as long as you'd like.

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BioMADE Membership Opportunities for 线上赌博app (Feb. 4)

BioMADE is a member-driven, public-private partnership focused on advanced the U.S. bioindustrial manufacturing industry.

As BioMADE members, all faculty at North Dakota State University are eligible to participate in a variety of member exclusive benefits including opportunities to apply for project call funding, access to bioindustrial manufacturing resources, and building relationships with a network of experts from 300+ member organizations.

Join BioMADE’s Membership and Technology & Innovation Program Managers to learn more about how you can maximize your membership experience and access signature benefits.

Feb. 4, 12 pm-1 pm
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NSF CAREER Award Spring Bootcamp - Session 2: Intellectual Merit / Broader Impacts (Feb 9)

Session 2: Intellectual Merit / Broader Impacts
Feb. 9, 2026, 12 pm - 1 pm
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Brewing up Businesses - Feb 5 and Mar 5

线上赌博app Emerging Research Areas

线上赌博app researchers are working on a set of emerging research initiatives based on demonstrated momentum within the research community, projected benefit to the state of North Dakota, and capacity to foster interdisciplinary collaboration across colleges.

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MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

线上赌博app leads in materials research and development to drive innovation, workforce development, and economic growth by focusing on sustainable materials, functional coatings, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

PRECISION AGRICULTURE AND AGTECH INNOVATION

线上赌博app develops scalable, data-driven, and biologically informed solutions to feed a growing world while stewarding natural resources.

RURAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

线上赌博app advances the health and quality of life of North Dakotans by leading biomedical research, expanding access to rural healthcare, and strengthening the biomedical workforce.

STEWARDING THE STORIES, PLACES, AND PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA

线上赌博app elevates North Dakota’s cultural, historical, and environmental legacies through interdisciplinary scholarship, public engagement, and stewardship rooted in place-based storytelling and land-grant values.

线上赌博app Research News

线上赌博app sets sixth consecutive record for annual research expenditures

线上赌博app once again reached a new all‑time high for research activity, leading all North Dakota higher education institutions in overall research expenditures for the most recently reported fiscal year 2024.

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线上赌博app associate professor named emerging leader

线上赌博app associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, Danling Wang, has been named one of nine emerging leaders nationwide by the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.

线上赌博app researcher Danling Wang in her laboratory

Le named interim NDWRRI director

Trung Le, 线上赌博app associate professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering, has been named interim director of the North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute (NDWRRI).

Trung Le

线上赌博app professor receives prestigious publication grant

John Cox, 线上赌博app professor of history, won a prestigious publication grant from the Serbian Ministry of Culture of the Republic for his translation of “The Children of Neverville,” a novel authored by Miloš K. Ilić.

John Cox, 线上赌博app professor of history, sits in front of his laptop.

线上赌博app professor recognized as a worldwide microbiology leader

Samiran Banerjee, 线上赌博app assistant professor of microbial ecology, has been named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list. As one of only 6,868 researchers worldwide to be recognized, Banerjee is also among only 168 microbiological scientists and is the lone 线上赌博app researcher selected for this year’s list.

Samiran Banerjee, 线上赌博app assistant professor of microbial ecology, sits in his lab while looking at a graph on a computer.

线上赌博app names attending veterinarian

Pecararo has been at 线上赌博app since 2018, when she was hired as a veterinary anatomic pathologist.

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Innovation meets tradition: Tribal partners and 线上赌博app redefine bison management with BisonGuard

An example of how AI’s usage in agriculture is expanding rapidly is BisonGuard, a hands-off, intelligent tool for tracking bison herds in real-time while keeping them safe. The project weaves together generations of Indigenous tradition with pioneering technology.

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线上赌博app School of Design kiln enhancing creativity

The state-of-the-art soda kiln will bolster 线上赌博app's ceramics program and a growing student population.

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线上赌博app researchers again included among world’s 2% top-cited scientists

This year, 线上赌博app is represented by 29 researchers on the single-year list and 36 on the career-long list, including six faculty who are new to the career list this summer.

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线上赌博app research redefines 3D Printing capabilities

The team’s research has produced several key advancements in 3D printing through the incorporation of fiber reinforcement. While the 3D printing movement has expanded massively over the past several years, it has always struggled with an inherent disadvantage: the types of materials used in manufacturing are limited in their strength and size. Researchers at 线上赌博app, led by Chad Ulven, professor of mechanical engineering, are working to change that.

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线上赌博app students work in the lab of Chad Ulven, professor of mechanical engineering.

Regional research powerhouse 线上赌博app maintains R1 classification as one of nation’s top research institutions

线上赌博app has again been recognized as one of the country’s top research institutions by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Research 1 distinction is Carnegie’s highest classification and is presented to the nation’s top research institutions.

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线上赌博app reports annual research awards total of $93.5 million

For FY25, the latest fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 线上赌博app researchers earned $93.5 million in external research and instructional funding awards from federal, state, and private sources.

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