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Division of Research and Economic Development

South Dakota State University Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity

The Division of Research and Economic Development supports competitive and strategic research, scholarship and creative activity in our mission as a land-grant university. The university's research profile covers a range of disciplines, including agriculture, engineering, remote sensing, life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, and the arts and humanities. Our researchers collaborate with partners in academia, industry and the community to find solutions to pressing challenges and support South Dakota's economic development.

R1 Our Way

SDSU's extensive research profile is uniquely positioned to bolster South Dakota's economic growth and well-being. To grow its research enterprise and transform the South Dakota economy for generations to come, SDSU is pursuing R1 classification, as defined by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

To achieve R1 classification, the university must meet two clear benchmarks:

  • $50 million in annual research expenditures
  • 70 doctoral degrees awarded annually (calculated using a three-year running average)

Learn more about SDSU's road to R1 status.

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Supporting You on Your Journey

  • Research Development and Administration
    • Proposal and Budget Development, Finding Funding, Team Building, PI Training and Proposal Submission
  • Research Compliance
    • Committees/Programs, Research Ethics, Training and more
  • Centers/Institutes and Core Facilities
    • Shared Research Interests, Instruments and Expertise
  • Economic Development
    • Technology Transfer Office: Patents/Licenses, Public-private partnerships
Strategic Research Themes
To further its impact on South Dakota, the region and world, SDState has identified three strategic research themes where its strengths and expertise as a research university can make a real difference. The three themes are: Bioprocessing; Rural Health and Well Being; and Agriculture Technology.
Letters and Guidance to Principal Investigators
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Division of Research and Economic Development
Physical Address
1015 Campanile Ave.
Brookings, SD 57007
Mailing Address
SAD 200, Box 2201
Brookings, SD 57007
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.