Leading Innovation, Generating Solutions
The breadth, scope, and excellence of our research and creative expression community make Ohio State a leading force of innovation and impact – locally, nationally, and globally. Ohio State is one of only a few universities in the U.S. that, in a single location, houses 15 different colleges, including seven health sciences colleges and a college of agriculture.
At Ohio State we have the resources and tools that are needed—the creative minds, the expertise, the experience and the world-class facilities—to discover innovative solutions to complex problems and address what humankind needs now.
Ten-Year Research Expenditure Profile
| Year | Total |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $818M |
| 2016 | $818M |
| 2017 | $864M |
| 2018 | $875M |
| 2019 | $929M |
| 2020 | $968M |
| 2021 | $1.236B |
| 2022 | $1.36B |
| 2023 | $1.449B |
| 2024 | $1.58B |
*Source: Higher Education Research And Development Survey (HERD)
Research
$1.58B
Total R&D expenditures
2.5M
square feet of assigned research space
14th
nationally for research and development expenditures
Innovation
363
Invention disclosures filed
11
new startups formed
95
active startups
Knowledge
$5.3M
Seed funding through the President's Research Excellence Program
1,587
PIs with one or more sponsored grant/contract
23
Faculty in Growing Research Opportunities Academy
Imapct
The value of research innovation
Ohio State's Economic Impact
Ohio State's impact is felt in every corner of our state, and a 2022 report details the university's significant role as a catalyst for growth and prosperity across Ohio, contributing more than $19 billion annually to the state's economy.
Our Shared Impact
To us, research and innovation are not abstract concepts. We strive for tangible outcomes. Positive impacts. Success is defined not by numbers, but by obstacles overcome and discoveries brought to light. To us, research is personal.
