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Office of Student Research and Innovation

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OSRI Mission

The mission of Office Student Research and Innovation is to support the incorporation of research training in the areas of Business, Education, Humanities, Social Sciences, and STEM into the APSU experience as a means to engage, retain, and promote students and their success.

Office of Student Research & Innovation

When you hear the word “research,” you might think of lab coats and microscopes but that is not the only kind of research!  Research and creative activity are common in ALL fields of study. Here are a few examples of projects we have supported:
We connect Austin Peay students with opportunities to conduct research and creative activity. From the application process, to pursuing funding and presenting your findings, we are here to help you every step of the way. You can even apply to receive OSRI funding for your project!
  • To provide specific and targeted information regarding research opportunities for students.
  • To be a resource and liaison for faculty research mentors
  • To attract and recruit outstanding students to APSU
  • To actively seek external private and public funding for student research at APSU and provide inspiration for potential and current donors
  • To support and maintain internal funding opportunities including the Undergraduate Research Enrichment Fund and Graduate Research Support fund Scholars programs
  • To organize the annual Research and Creativity Forum
  • To assess the effectiveness of student research at APSU
  • To expand an underutilized approach to fulfilling APSU's mission and vision