Research at Quinnipiac
At Quinnipiac University, research is a vital part of our mission to create and share knowledge that drives progress and innovation. Led by faculty at the forefront of their fields, our community of undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students advances disciplines through original research — fueling business, industry, career and community impact.
The Co-Creation of Knowledge
Why Research at Quinnipiac?
Research at Quinnipiac spans every discipline and reaches every corner of campus life. Across the arts and sciences, business, communications, computing and engineering, education, health sciences, nursing, law and medicine, the work of our students advances knowledge, innovation, and understanding far beyond the classroom. Whether you set out to investigate a public concern, design a new technology, or uncover hidden insights in your industry, your contributions impact communities, inform decisions, and build a foundation for your future.
Research Opportunities for Every Student
Unlike other institutions that reserve premium research opportunities for juniors, senior and graduate students, Quinnipiac ensures that the opportunity to perform research is open to any student from day one. Undergraduate students regularly serve as co-authors for publications and present at national conferences. Graduate students go even further, collaborating with industry partners and developing expertise that sets them apart for careers and post-graduate study.
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Faculty Mentorship and Support
Our dedicated faculty are recognized leaders in their fields, both as instructors and as active researchers. They foster meaningful relationships as mentors and advocates in addition to supervising critical knowledge work, leading to lasting relationships that extend well beyond graduation. From instilling basic processes and procedures to opening doors to publishing and presenting, our faculty welcome students into the research community early and often.
Research Initiatives by our Faculty
Funding Opportunities
One of the most critical steps in launching a successful research project is securing funding that aligns with your research goals. Thanks to curated partnerships as well as established scholarships, fellowships and grant opportunities, students and faculty have a myriad of pathways to support their research efforts.
Learn More about Funding Your Research
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Research needs space to thrive. From the grand opening of The Site to the launch of dedicated spaces like the User Experience and Behavioral Insights Lab, the MakerSpace, the AI Lab, the Motion Analysis and Biomechanics Lab, and more, our students have unprecedented access to the latest and greatest technology to inform their work and shape their insights.
A Vital Component of the Student Experience
“Stability Concerns of Housekeeping Genes in Brain Region-Specific Western Blot Normalization” by Shalom Azerrad ’24 (pictured), Dr. Adrienne Betz and Julia Mathews ’26.
As a part of the Innovation Hub, the mission of Quinnipiac’s User Experience and Behavioral Insights Lab is to foster a dynamic and collaborative research environment dedicated to advancing knowledge, innovation and societal impact. Learn more about the lab.
Many of our esteemed Department of Biological Sciences faculty members actively engage in diverse and cutting-edge research endeavors across a wide array of topics. Students are regularly invited to actively participate in this research alongside our faculty. Learn more about biology faculty research.
Students present at Projects Day for the School of Computing & Engineering.
The Department of Biological Sciences uses the pollinator garden as a center of research. Independent and interdisciplinary research projects study the richness and abundance of local pollinators and their relation to the plant species in the garden. Learn more about our Pollinator Gardens.
QUIP-RS provides vital funding for undergraduate students of any major to collaborate with faculty members and conduct research on their areas of interest.
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Work and Research by School
From engaging with distinguished scholars and thought leaders to collaborating with scientific researchers and global organizations, our work and research empowers students with the skills, opportunities and confidence to do meaningful work that redefines industries.