Utah State is a Carnegie-recognized R1 institution and was named one of the best undergraduate research programs in the nation by the Council for Undergraduate Research in 2021. These designations show that USU is a national leader in research and both graduate and undergraduate education.
Vice President for Research Huddle
USU researchers are invited to join the Vice President for Research in a periodic huddle to learn more about the changing landscape of research at the Federal and state levels.
HB 373 – Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program
House Bill 373 (2026) established a multi-year $40M competitive grant program known as the Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program.
Utah AI Moonshot Funding Program
As part of Governor Cox's Pro-Human AI Initiative, the Utah AI Moonshot Program is a statewide competitive funding program supporting ambitious AI research with measurable public benefit.
Securing Federal Research: CMMC/CUI Readiness at USU
Learn how USU meets federal Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards, enabling researchers to securely handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
The Utah Energy Conference convenes diverse stakeholders to explore topics and issues shaping the future of energy in Utah and the region.
Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation
Utah State Aggies create transformational impacts through meaningful research, particularly in space, water, land, air, and quality-of-life questions.
News
Find more Research News at USU Today.
USU Today | November 13, 2026 Over the past 50 years life in Summit County has changed significantly — and not just real estate prices. Nights are warmer, less snow is falling, and the growing season is getting longer.
USU Today | November 13, 2026 
For people living with Parkinson’s disease, the seemingly simple act of having a conversation can be challenging. Changes in speech can make it harder to be understood, affecting relationships, social connections, and quality of life.
USU Today | November 12, 2026
What’s in Utah’s air matters long after the dust settles. At Utah State University’s latest Research Landscapes event, Janice Brahney explored how airborne particles can affect not only the air people breathe, but also water supplies, plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Research Divisions
