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Research and Creative Activity

FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

FSU Vice President for Research named Fellow of National Academy of Inventors

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FSU researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat fibrosis

FSU researchers discover new protein-RNA interaction with potential to treat fibrosis

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FSU awards seed grants to translational research projects

FSU awards seed grants to translational research projects

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FSU’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team wins gold medal in Paris for microplastics research

FSU’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team wins gold medal in Paris for microplastics research

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Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU launches database to advance children’s literacy research

Florida Center for Reading Research at FSU launches database to advance children’s literacy research

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What is FSU Research and Creative Activity?

Analyzing the long-term effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Understanding how people make decisions. Exploring new filmmaking techniques. Pushing the boundaries of alternative energy. Producing new and inspiring creative works of art. These are just a small sampling of the different types of research and creative activities taking place at FSU on a daily basis.

Research and creative activity is about discovery. It’s about having an idea and finding the right environment in which to explore that idea. At FSU, we take great pride in our ability to provide supportive environments for the exploration of all types of ideas; and with approximately $414 million in research expenditures each year, and more than 50 prominent research centers and institutes calling our campuses home, FSU continues to be one of the top idea-incubators in the nation.

Florida State Research Highlights

FSU Research Fact


$486 Million

The total research expenditures for FSU, which includes federal, state and other funding sources. These funds are used by student and faculty researchers to gain new knowledge and pursue new discoveries in a multitude of areas. The ultimate goal of their research? To save lives, improve society and help drive human advancement.