Research Administration and Economic Development

Get the resources and assistance you need to bring your research project to life. The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Economic Development (OSVPRED) oversees departments and offices tasked with ensuring the successful funding and implementation of Auburn's research projects.
Focus Areas

Auburn Research is comprised of hundreds of projects representing every area of study offered by our 12 colleges. Those projects are guided by four key focus areas, with each devoted to exploring and overcoming particular issues and challenges.

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Advancing Intelligent Solutions

This focus area aims to innovate in some of the country's most competitive and cutting-edge industries, from artificial intelligence and quantum computing to next-generation manufacturing and automation.

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Building Resilient Communities

As the need for sustainable solutions in energy, food, and water grows, Auburn researchers are developing new processes and practices that will keep our communities thriving for years to come.   

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Improving Health and Healthcare

Healthcare is a constantly evolving field as our understanding of the human body and society continues to grow. This focus area aims to discover new treatments and processes to help bring healthcare solutions to more people and communities. 

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Securing a Safer World

With a strong focus on cyber security and other ways to counter various threats, this research area seeks to find to new technology and safeguards to ensure the safety of our state and country.

What's Happening in Research
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Research proposal advances to National Science Foundation competition finals

The BRIDGES Engine proposal seeks to revitalize rural economies across the southeastern U.S. by growing specially developed agricultural grasses on low productivity farmland and transforming them into high-demand products.

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Auburn’s Cristopher Young testifies before House committee on threats to U.S. agriculture

Cris Young, an animal disease expert and veterinary professor at Auburn University, recently testified on threats to U.S. agriculture before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security.

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How hot is Jordan-Hare Stadium? Doctoral student researching stadium heat safety

Earth System Science student Brandon Ryan is studying just how hot it gets for Tigers fans in the stands.

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