739
Total Awards in FY23
$210.4
Million in Sponsored Awards in FY23
$284
Million in Expenditures in FY23*
*Reported to the NSF HERD Survey; Includes Norman programs in Tulsa
The University of Oklahoma intends to be at the forefront of addressing global challenges and is launching the 2nd OU Big Idea Challenge. The BIC 2.0 is intended to incentivize the formation of transdisciplinary, convergent research teams focused on global grand challenges and will provide seed funding to incubate ideas with the potential for future extramural support and significant societal impact.
April 15, 2024
The University of Oklahoma has been selected to join the U.S. Space Command's Academic Engagement Enterprise. This program fosters collaboration between the Space Command’s enterprise and academic institutions to cultivate space-focused research, innovation and education.
April 09, 2024
Research led by Hank Jenkins-Smith, director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis at the University of Oklahoma, explores American adults’ perceptions of fusion energy. This first-of-its-kind study reveals broad public support from respondents, but their limited knowledge of the technology and frequent misconceptions could pose a challenge to those seeking to develop fusion energy in the U.S.
Our mission is to perform research, education, and service to address aerospace, defense, and global security challenges relevant to our local, national, and global partners. We will foster an inclusive environment that enables convergence research, leading to the development of innovative and timely solutions to critical problems.
To transform energy systems and communities to become more resilient and sustainable while protecting biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Using innovative approaches, concepts, and applications, we will positively transform the health of all peoples and the biosphere in which we exist.
Transforming societies by setting the national standard for convergent, community-engaged research and creative activity.