Research Opportunities
One of the nation’s leading research enterprises is here at the University of South Carolina. From collaborative faculty to leading-edge facilities and resources, your opportunity to learn and discover at South Carolina is unmatched.
At South Carolina, our research is solving the world's greatest problems, finding innovative solutions, and helping society respond to ever-changing conditions. South Carolina is one of a select group of public universities ranked in research activity by the Carnegie Foundation. In FY24, our faculty garnered $309 million in external research and sponsored awards including partnerships with powerhouses including the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Science Foundation (NSF).
Here, our students and faculty search for answers within advanced facilities, within economic, scientific and human-focused centers led by esteemed researchers, and on technology and infrastructure that’s relied upon globally from disciplines ranging from archaeology to public service. Another remarkable resource? University-wide support for scholarly activity, a full program of people, resources and opportunities that aid with grant management, student training, research compliance and funding.
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Follow Your Passion
The University of South Carolina supports the creative and scholarly activities of faculty and students. More than just traditional sciences and exploration, our research opportunities promote innovation across areas such as the humanities and racial justice to math and engineering.