Research

Teaching, research, and outreach form the mission of Penn State Behrend. We're not only a destination for excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education. We're also the region's research institution.

We maintain an active research agenda, with faculty and staff engaged in more than $6 million in projects annually. Undergraduate research is highly encouraged and supported with nearly $350,000 in grants awarded annually to students.

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Research and Development

A highly productive college within one of the country's foremost research universities, Penn State Behrend is uniquely equipped to deliver research and development that meets business, industry, and community needs.

Knowledge Park building

Knowledge Park

Businesses looking to expand are looking to Knowledge Park—an environment that brings forward-thinking companies together with faculty, staff, and students at Penn State for business and technology advancement. The park is home to 20 companies employing more than 500 people, and there's room and the resources for even more.

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Student Research Resources

Student Research
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Faculty Resources and Policies

Research Logistics

Proposal Preparation Tips

Faculty Policies

Intellectual Property

Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurial Activity

Faculty Research
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Funding Resources

Internal Funding

External Funding