Research

A Carnegie-classified research university, Wright State offers countless opportunities for research at all levels, from undergraduate through post-doctoral.

The wide spectrum of research activity at Wright State ranges from fundamental investigations to applied research and development, benefiting the Dayton region and the world.

Funding dollars for cutting-edge research flow into Wright State. Sources include:

  • The National Institute of Health (NIH)
  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
  • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
  • Office of Naval Research (ONR)

Research Profiles

Student Profile

Laboratory learner

Wright State honors student Josie Graft hopes to help patients as a medical laboratory scientist
Wright State medical laboratory science major Josie Graft researches cognitive flow while receiving hands-on training during clinical rotations at Soin Medical Center.
Student Profile

Kicking off a medical career

Former Raider and professional soccer player Christopher Dupont returned to Wright State to conduct research while pursuing M.D. and Ph.D. degrees.

Fellowships abound for Boonshoft School of Medicine student

Adaku Ume, a student in the M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program in biomedical sciences in the Boonshoft School of Medicine, has received several research fellowships.

Digital Microelectronics Lab provides Wright State students with cybersecurity training space

Supported by the Air Force ADMETE grant, the Digital Microelectronics Lab provides a space where students can receive the hands-on training needed to work in the microchip and microelectronic fields.

Student Research

What are your interests? Did you know that students at Wright State have the ability to conduct unique research projects—regardless of major or year in school.

From undergraduates to graduates, and from literature to biochemistry, there are amazing faculty and mentors who can help show you the way to a successful research project. Work on a team or independently, one term or multiple years, hands-on or theoretical; you have it within you to make your mark on the world.

Graduate students

Similar to undergraduate students, graduate students can work with faculty experts, fellow graduate students, and possibly undergraduate students on the faculty member's research. You can also discuss your ideas for independent research.

Graduate students may apply for Graduate Research Assistantship positions that may be eligible for tuition remission and annual stipends.

Lab student observing bottle contents

Research News

Wright State’s College of Science and Mathematics to host Festival of Research

Hosted by the College of Science and Mathematics, the Festival of Research will feature podium presentations by students, poster presentations and a panel discussion with industry professionals.

State grant to provide hands-on training opportunities for engineering, medical laboratory and nursing students at Wright State

Wright State will use a grant from the Ohio Department of Higher Education to purchase equipment to help students prepare for careers in advanced manufacturing, medical laboratory sciences, nursing and athletic training.

Wright State medical and engineering students present traumatic brain injury research to U.S. Army

Wright State medical and biomedical engineering students are researching the relationship between biomarkers found in the bloodstream following traumatic brain injury and symptoms and severity of injury.

Graduate School and Research