At Auburn University, ranked among the top 11% of research institutions nationwide, you'll be able to take part in important and impactful research that not only benefits our state and country but can bolster your resume and provide professional recognition that helps you to stand out. The Auburn University Graduate School offers numerous opportunities for student research in all of our 200+ graduate degree programs across 12 academic colleges. In addition, students can participate in an annual research communications competition, Three Minute Thesis (3MT), as well as an annual Research Symposium and other professional development opportunities to showcase student research.
Each of Auburn University's 12 colleges oversees research in its dedicated fields of expertise. Learn more about our colleges and the research they are conducting below.
With a goal of supporting Alabama's agricultural industry, the College of Agriculture focuses their research on four key areas: food animal systems, plant production and management systems, integrated food and human health systems, and sustainable ecosystems and renewable resource management.
CADC students join interdisciplinary teams to investigate challenges in design and construction fields, focusing on product design, sustainable landscaping, housing and health care products and equipment.
Researchers at the Harbert College of Business inform and respond to current business trends and propel economics development. Through 10 research centers and outreach initiatives, the work ranges from advancing business theory in journals to enhancing tangible business practices and techniques.
The College of Education's research — on topics ranging from cardiovascular health to teacher shortages — advances the college's mission to build a better future. With a focus on real world impact, our practical research enhances understanding and best practices in teaching, exercise science and physical health.
Researchers at The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering focus on areas like manufacturing, cyber security, infrastructure, energy and biomedical systems. They collaborate with businesses and government agencies to identify needs, expand established technologies and develop new ones, and transfer knowledge to the relevant industries.
Encompassing biological, ecological, and geospatial topics as well as the socioeconomic and policy impacts related to forestry, wildlife, and ecosystems, CFWE research primarily focuses on creating a sustainable future for society and our environment.
Research at the CHS focuses on the needs of individuals and families and solving the practical problems of everyday living. Addressing key questions in areas like health, technology, sustainability and interpersonal relationships, the CHS aims to deliver "Science for a Quality Life."
With research and creative work across nine distinct disciplines, the College of Liberal Arts strives to contribute new knowledge and creative work in the social sciences, humanities, fine arts and communications.
College of Nursing researchers seek to find innovative solutions to a range of health issues. This includes finding new ways to improve health at a biological level and looking at healthcare policies, practices and access to ensure more people can get the care they need to stay healthy from childhood to their senior years.
Research at the Harrison College of Pharmacy is divided into three departments: Drug Discovery and Development, Health Outcomes Research and Policy and Pharmacy Practice. Within these areas, researchers work to develop innovative and novel approaches to improving health outcomes.
COSAM researchers delve into a variety of STEM topics, including biological sciences, chemistry, geosciences, physics, and mathematics and statistics. The college supports research opportunities for graduate students, with numerous internal funding opportunities, awards, and a research traineeship.
Research at the College of Veterinary Medicine is grounded in the concept of One Health, a collaborative approach that aims to achieve optimal health outcomes. With a dedication to biomedicine, researchers collaborate and connect to breed healthy animals that won’t pass along diseases, make food safer, develop vaccines and protect the environment.
Showcase your work and findings with the broader Auburn academic community at the annual Student Research Symposium. All presentations are evaluated by expert judges, with cash prizes awarded to standout work.
