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Research at The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ

We strive to increase relevant knowledge for its stakeholders, including students, industries, governments and educational institutions. Our research is a driver for finding meaningful solutions to advance the region.


Working with UA and its Research Foundation

The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ's research services offer support for:

  • Industry:
    • Providing access to research expertise
    • Facilitating testing and research services
    • Licensing UA technology
    • Providing graduate student interns
  • Entrepreneurs and startups:
    • Conducting customer discovery and market research
    • Mentorship by experienced UARF Senior Fellows
    • Providing paths to funding
    • Adding student interns to supplement your team
  • Faculty:
    • Supporting grant applications
    • Helping with technology commercialization
    • Partnering to reach out to customers and learn about markets
    • Patenting and licensing new technologies
  • ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ:
    • Providing internships and unique opportunities
    • Forming teams to learn what its like to launch a product through I-Corps Sites
    • Making investment recommendations on real companies through NEOSVF
    • Supporting area businesses through internship partnerships

Undergraduates: Search for research opportunities

Whatever your major — in a STEM field or non-STEM field, or even if you are undecided, you can now learn about all the research projects available to undergraduate students in one spot — thanks to our new .

Why should you join a research project?

  • If you are unsure whether you want to major in a subject, a research experience can provide clarity.
  • Research can help you make a deeper connection to areas outside of your major.
  • Student research is also an important factor in being accepted into medical or other professional schools.

Research News

Faculty members awarded nearly $5.5 million for projects that advance energy technology

Two ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ (UA) College of Engineering and Polymer Science faculty members have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E).


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UA awarded $2 million for EV battery recycling research

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) awarded UA $2 million to fund a study that will focus on recycling plastics and other polymers from electric vehicle (EV) battery packs, to prevent the materials from polluting landfills. 


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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ part of Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub selected for $51 million federal grant

Award was granted as part of federal $504 million Tech Hubs funding round

 


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UA part of Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub recognized by President Biden

ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ is one of the inaugural 31 Tech Hubs across the nation poised for exponential growth in key technology sectors.


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