WVU Research

The research enterprise of West Virginia University is diverse, richly talented, progressive and focused on the goal of making people’s lives better in the highest tradition of an American land grant institution of higher education. Ever since it was founded, WVU has remained committed to that goal from biomedical research to energy research and a hundred areas in between. The faith, resources and cooperation invested in our University are complimented and strengthened by hundreds of faculty researchers and students who are obligated by mission; determined by tradition; and focused by heritage to aggressively pursue the opportunities and tasks they have undertaken. The Office of Research and Economic Development is dedicated to assisting WVU researchers in advancing their work and putting the knowledge the results to work improving lives.