Research at USF

A leading public research university, the University of South Florida is one of the fastest growing in federal funding.

USF is one of only 25 public research universities nationwide with very high research activity that is also designated as community engaged by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Research and Innovation

Research and Innovation

Research and innovation at USF is focused on creating local, national and global solutions to society's most difficult problems. From developing clean sources of energy to enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities, USF researchers seek to make the world a better place.

Patents and Licensing

Patents and Licensing

The Division of Patents and Licensing facilitates the transfer of research findings from USF laboratories to commercial development so that university innovation may benefit society and make a difference in people's lives.

Centers and Institutes

Centers and Institutes

Autism. Biological defense. Small business development. Each of USF's centers and institutes focuses on a specific issue, providing a venue for faculty, researchers and students from multiple disciplines to come together to solve a common problem.

Graduate Research

Graduate Research

Graduate research at USF provides students with opportunities to work alongside internationally renowned faculty and researchers in a variety of settings. Students contribute to efforts that address real-life problems on local, national and global levels.

Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

The Office for Undergraduate Research provides support to students engaged in undergraduate research and educates students regarding the expectations and privileges associated with undergraduate research.

Research Park and Community Partnerships

Research Park & Partnerships

Bringing innovation from the lab to economic viability, USF Research Park is a unique hub for the growth of science and technology in the state while USF Connect provides small business development resources supporting biotechnology and life science entrepreneurship.