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Research and Innovation at Ohio State

At Ohio State’s Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge (ERIK), we are part of a dynamic ecosystem where faculty, staff and students turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Whether you're launching a new study, seeking interdisciplinary collaborators, or exploring commercialization pathways, ERIK is your partner in discovery.

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We help advance curiosity-driven discovery, accelerate innovation and empower Buckeyes to lead the future of research.

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Events

Events | Research Partner
Campus Resource Fair for Faculty and Students Event Details
August 19, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ohio Union Archie Griffin West Ballroom
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Events | Research Partner
Ohio State & MMEC Midwest Infrared Semiconductor Technology (MIST) Workshop Event Details
September 28, 2026 - September 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Blackwell Inn and Conference Center, Ohio State Columbus Campus2110 Tuttle Park PlaceColumbus, OH 43210 
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Events | Enterprise for Research, Innovation and Knowledge
Ohio Mass Spectrometry Symposium (OMSS) Event Details
October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The Fawcett Center
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News

Jun 16, 2026 ERIK
Wold named University of Cincinnati vice president for research
Loren Wold, ERIK’s senior associate vice president for research, has been named the University of Cincinnati’s vice president for research, pending approval by its Board of Trustees.
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Jun 15, 2026 Research Development
Spring 2026 President's Research Excellence grants announced
Fourteen Ohio State research teams have been awarded funding through the President’s Research Excellence (PRE)
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Jun 15, 2026 ERIK
Four projects receive 2026 Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs grants
The Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) Endowment annual grant competition supports projects that examine the complex relationship between science and technology on society and cultural issues.
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