Transformative Research Leaders Fund
Research at NDSU comes in many forms and the scientists at NDSU have been responsible for helping people across the world in all sorts of ways like living healthier lifestyles and fighting diseases; feeding the world by growing crops better and creating new ones; conserving our natural resources; making it safer to do business on computing systems; building amazing structures; and more. We are one of only 146 Carnegie R1 level institutions in the nation – the highest ranking available.
The only limit to the accomplishments our NDSU researchers can achieve is time. Generating new knowledge, designing ways to test ideas in real time, going back to the drawing board if an idea doesn’t work, and writing up results if it does work – it all takes time – which comes at a high premium. When you consider all the requirements placed upon today's university professors, time for research competes with so many other aspects of their jobs.
Through your philanthropic support of the Office of Research and Creative Activity’s selected Growth Fund, we will impact the collective research potential of the university. The support will jumpstart the Transformative Research Leadership Fund to give our researchers the time they need to fully develop their skills and to practice their craft and ensure that NDSU remains a research powerhouse and a true economic engine for our region.
Please help us give our researchers the time they need to fully develop their skills and to practice their craft.
Undergraduate Research Fund
Your support of the Undergraduate Research Fund on Giving Day will enrich the academic experience of NDSU undergraduate researchers and will empower them to develop critical thinking and research skills that will lead them down pathways of discovery.
Whether majoring in the sciences, engineering, business, arts, or humanities, all undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research and creative activity to enrich their academic experience and develop the skills needed to solve real-world problems. Participation in research and creative projects outside of regular coursework enhances students’ leadership and communication skills while building a community a scholars and tomorrow’s workforce.
Your gift to the Research and Creative Activity Undergraduate Research Fund will support undergraduate research initiatives at NDSU including NDSU EXPLORE, a university-wide program that celebrates the scholarly accomplishments of undergraduate student researchers and our EXPLORE Undergraduate Research Program that invites students from across the world to explore research opportunities at NDSU.
Highlighted Areas of Support
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ND | 18 |
| 2 | MI | 2 |
| 2 | MN | 2 |
