Research
Promoting Scholarly Research
Promoting Scholarly Research
Tennessee State University is designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as a R2: Doctoral Institution – High Research Activity. The university engages in cutting-edge research to address critical challenges in our society. Our research arm supports faculty and students by taking their ideas from conception to fruition in critical areas such as agricultural sciences, engineering, biotechnology, nanomaterials, health sciences, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, astrophysics, business and the social sciences.
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs works to enable our research community, through support and development, to achieve research goals through external funding.
R2 Classification
“High Research Activity” Institution
Tennessee State University is designated as an R2: Doctoral Institution – High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is committed to addressing critical challenges through cutting-edge research in areas including biotechnology, nanomaterials, health sciences, astrophysics, business, and engineering. The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs supports faculty, staff, and students in achieving their research goals through external funding, multidisciplinary collaboration, mentorship opportunities, and partnerships with public and private organizations that foster innovation and the exchange of knowledge and resources.