RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Research and scholarship are at the heart of the University’s intellectual community. Villanova’s distinguished scholars—faculty, students and professional staff—are committed to the collaborative pursuit of knowledge and the application of our discoveries to better our communities and the human condition.
Scholarship and teaching are equally valued at Villanova, and their interconnection enriches the academic environment for both faculty and students. Our faculty embrace creative learning opportunities in the classroom and in laboratories, engaging undergraduate and graduate students as true partners in the research and creative process.
SUPPORTING VILLANOVA RESEARCHERS
VILLANOVA INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
The Villanova Institute for Research and Scholarship promotes a vital research culture at Villanova through programs, resources and applied research projects that empower faculty, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students in the pursuit of their scholarly aspirations.
CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND FELLOWSHIPS
The Center for Research and Fellowships connects Villanovans to programs of research and scholarship on-campus and around the world.
CENTER FOR GRADUATE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
The Center for Graduate Research and Education is a student-centered office dedicated to supporting and promoting Villanova’s more than 3,500 graduate and professional students.
VILLANOVA INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVENESS AND BUILD LEADERS
The Villanova Initiative to Support Inclusiveness and Build Leaders is an interdisciplinary, cross-college team that advances intersectional gender equity at Villanova by supporting the advancement of women in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.
FAST FACTS
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NSF CAREER GRANT RECIPIENTS SINCE 2017
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FULBRIGHT STUDENT AWARD RECIPIENTS SINCE 2016
$17.5M
INTERNAL FUNDING FOR FACULTY AND STUDENT RESEARCH IN 2019-20
