The Division is committed to fostering a robust research enterprise by supporting faculty, staff, and students in securing externally funded grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements that drive innovation, research translation, and economic development.

The Division plays a strategic role in supporting faculty research endeavors, increasing research expenditures, faculty engagement, and interdisciplinary collaborations, ensuring that JSU’s research enterprise remains competitive and impactful. By leveraging the expertise of JSU’s scholars and the achievements of its faculty, staff, and students, the Division facilitates the dissemination of knowledge and innovations to the broader community.

As a Carnegie-classified R2 institution, JSU has a long history of conducting research that impacts the community it serves and beyond.