Office of Research

SJSU Receives R2 Research Designation

SJSU is proud to be designated an R2 Research Institution by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council of Education. It reflects SJSU's deep commitment to research, innovation and discovery and results from strategically expanding graduate education at SJSU and elevating the overall research enterprise. Our faculty, staff, and students are making the world a better place through their Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity (RSCA). Learn more about how Spartans are partnering with the community, leading efforts to increase our understanding of human health, predicting wildfire behavior, and creating art that asks audiences to reevaluate their positions and perspectives.

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The Office of Research is focused on growing ​​a robust SJSU research culture in support of faculty-led, student-focused, multidisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activity. As teachers and leading edge scholars, our faculty will empower SJSU to lead in the creation of public impact research delivering social and economic benefits to our local, regional, and global communities.