Rooted in purpose. Reaching for progress.
Research at Marquette.

 

 

Ideas in action.

Whether extending knowledge, seeking solutions or searching for answers to life’s deepest questions, research at Marquette is guided by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to action inspired by our mission. It’s one reason we’ve been recognized as a “Most Innovative University” by U.S. News & World Report. It’s also a big part of our dramatic growth in research activity.

52%

increase in research and development expenditures 1

1In the last five years of available data

70%

increase in R01 awards from the National Institutes of Health 2

2 In the last five years

18

Fulbright recipients 3

3 In the last ten years

 
40 million dollars in research and development expenditures

Number 38 in most innovative schools - U S News and World Report

1 in 4 undergraduates participate in faculty research

We make connections that count.

Working with faculty on research is a truly impactful learning experience for students. That’s why we offer multiple opportunities for students to get involved across every college and throughout the university. 

We have research opportunities both in and out of the classroom, and more than 1 in 4 Marquette students take advantage of them. In addition, we offer innovative experiences for students to learn from alumni practitioners, to collaborate with business and civic partners, to build something new or refresh something not so new. All with a focus to create opportunities that open doors and open minds for our students.

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Research, scholarship and innovation.

Dr. Daniel Pinto

Marquette research raises the bar

Ranked among the top 40 Most Innovative Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Marquette University is committed to fostering a thriving academic research and scholarship community.  

NMDSI awards over $600,000 in research and curricula funding 

This fall, as a part of its Center of Excellence (COE) initiative, the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute announced three innovative programs and engagement opportunities with its university partners, Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Research in Marquette Today

Stay up to date about all of Marquette’s research, scholarship and innovation activities with Marquette Today, the daily publication of Marquette University. There you will find the Research and Innovation feed, a regular stream of stories about:

  • Faculty research
  • Graduate research
  • Undergraduate research
  • Technology transfer
  • Innovation at Marquette 

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Being the difference begins at home.


  • $35M Combined investment by Northwestern Mutual, Marquette University and University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee to create the Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute
  • $16M Amount of donated services by Marquette dentistry students annually through our Milwaukee clinics
  • $3.8M Grant from the U.S. Department of Defense for an interdisciplinary program to develop sustainable technologies to protect the environment

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