Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) - Research
Virginia Commonwealth University is a leading R1 research institution with a focus on interdisciplinary research, innovation, and entrepreneurial education. VCU supports undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral research through advanced facilities, diverse academic programs, and initiatives that enable idea commercialization, technology transfer, and societal impact.
Industries
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Products
Shared research infrastructure offering laboratory, analytical, and microscopy resources to support diverse research needs.
Entrepreneurial testing environment for students and alumni to present and test products and services with real consumers.
Shared research infrastructure offering laboratory, analytical, and microscopy resources to support diverse research needs.
Entrepreneurial testing environment for students and alumni to present and test products and services with real consumers.
Services
Supports student involvement in research projects, including mentorship and funding.
Facilitates research roles and support for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Advises researchers on intellectual property protection, patenting, and steps for bringing research outcomes to market.
Supports student involvement in research projects, including mentorship and funding.
Facilitates research roles and support for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Advises researchers on intellectual property protection, patenting, and steps for bringing research outcomes to market.
Expertise Areas
- Undergraduate and graduate research training
- Technology transfer and innovation
- Translational and clinical research
- Microelectronics and analytical sciences
Key Technologies
- Analytical core laboratory instrumentation
- Clean room technology
- Microelectronics fabrication
- Virtual reality for education and training
News & Updates
Recognized among the top 4.8% of research universities with R1 status.
Ranked among the top 50 public research institutions by the National Science Foundation.
Secured more than $550 million in sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025.
Filed 171 patents through technology transfer and innovation initiatives in fiscal year 2025.
More than 375 undergraduate students presented research at the 2025 symposium.
Undergraduate research project creating a film adaptation inspired by personal experience and classic literature.
Recognized among the top 4.8% of research universities with R1 status.
Ranked among the top 50 public research institutions by the National Science Foundation.
Secured more than $550 million in sponsored research funding in fiscal year 2025.
Filed 171 patents through technology transfer and innovation initiatives in fiscal year 2025.
More than 375 undergraduate students presented research at the 2025 symposium.
Undergraduate research project creating a film adaptation inspired by personal experience and classic literature.