Research is one of the core pillars Auburn University is built upon. From our founding as land grant university, we've long been focused on leading the way in areas like agriculture and the natural sciences, and today, "Impactful Research and Creative Scholarship" is one of the primary goals of our 2035 strategic plan for the University's future. Auburn Research's successes and breakthroughs continue to bolster Auburn's reputation as one of our nation's top universities and has earned us a place among the top 11% of research institutions nationwide.
Our impact extends far beyond our campus. Whether in the laboratory, the field or the classroom, Auburn’s research endeavors are diverse and comprehensive. We focus on developing solutions to major problems that confront humankind and expanding the knowledge and technologies available to improve the quality of life for people throughout Alabama and the United States.
"It is the hard work of our researchers that earns honors . . . their dedication and innovation demonstrate the real spirit of the 'Auburn Family,'" says Steven Taylor, the senior vice president for Research and Economic Development. Read Taylor's biography and vision for Auburn Research.
The Auburn University campus is home to numerous research facilities in fields, ranging from aerospace, to genomics, to early learning and much more. In addition, the Auburn University Research and Innovation Campus in Huntsville is home to the Auburn University Applied Research Institute and features labs, meeting spaces and other resources for researchers.
Auburn hosts an annual Research Symposium, as well as SHOWCASE (spotlighting creative work) and Team Science (promoting faculty collaboration) events. These events give Auburn researchers the opportunity to share their work, make important professional connections and celebrate their achievements and findings.
The Auburn Research and Technology Foundation (ARTF), housed at the Auburn Research Park, catalyzes Auburn research and entrepreneurialism to support both established and new businesses.
Resources and Guides
Auburn University is home to a number of offices and departments tasked with facilitating and assisting the university's many research projects (view our operational structure). Whether you are a researcher seeking support on a project or you are simply looking to learn more about research at Auburn, you can find more info about some of these resources below and throughout the site.
Auburn's PIVOT database has information on more than 25,000 project sponsors across various fields and industries. If you're seeking funding for a research project, your search should begin with PIVOT.
Endeavor is Auburn's Electronic Research Administration (eRA) tool, used to manage proposals and awards. It is a valuable tool for all researchers and an essential part of our operations.
Auburn is affiliated with a number of other federal and state research organizations throughout the country to share data, resources and co-sponsor research programs.
Explore the numerous research centers and institutes dedicated to key issues established by Auburn University.
These award programs, sponsored by Auburn and partners outside the university, recognize the excellent work and innovation of Auburn researchers in numerous specialized fields and areas of study.
Auburn Research is published in print and online in the fall semester of each year and features in-depth reporting on some of the most important and inspiring work by Auburn's innovative researchers. Delve into their groundbreaking projects and see the difference their work makes every day.
