Research

We advance science
through foundational research.

We Are committed to push the frontiers of science through cutting edge research with world-class scientists, leading-edge facilities and a climate conducive to make discoveries that impact our world.

Postdoctoral Scholars

We offer top-tier support for exceptional early career scientists to pursue both traditional and interdisciplinary research in a vibrant, highly collaborative environment.

A researcher in the David Weiss group working on an experiment.

Undergraduate Research

As an undergraduate student, you’ll gain hands-on experience working with world-class scientists in the lab.

undergraduate researcher

Graduate Research 

Our graduate students are engaged in groundbreaking research across the life, mathematical, and physical sciences. We provide access to exceptional facilities and critical funding to pursue your area of interest.

Two graduate students working in a Physics laboratory in the Eberly College of Science.
Chandra Deep Field-South.
Sally Mackenzie Lab for the Eberly Science research statistics page.
Eberly College of Science Research Rankings
Three researchers
Cross-Department Research Areas

Funding for Research

Certain grant opportunities, as well as internal and external funding resources, are readily accessible to you.

Old Main

Research Across Penn State

With more than $900 million in annual research expenditures, Penn State ranks among the nation’s top 25 research universities.

Materials Research Institute

Broader Impacts Resource Center

If you’re interested in activities that make a larger difference, this center helps you plan, write, and execute such projects successfully.

Researcher using a 2DCC Machine
Science and business students on a trip to Wall Street.

Office for Innovation

Translating theoretical science to discoveries that can have a tangible impact on people's lives is a reality at the Eberly College of Science. The Office for Innovation can show you ways your discoveries can change lives.