Research and Innovation

The Office of Research and Innovation works to advance the university’s strategic initiatives around research and innovation and to provide an infrastructure that supports idea generation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization across campus. The office oversees a variety of functional areas, including research compliance and sponsored programs, and several key initiatives, such as Marquette's NSF-funded ADVANCE initiative, The Explorer Challenge, the 707 Hub powered by Kohler Center for Entrepreneurship and Social Innovation Initiative, the Institute for Women's Leadership, the Athletic and Human Performance Research Center.

Upcoming Events

Distinguished Scholars Awards (RSVP here by March 17)
March 27, 2025 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Monagham Ballroom AMU
- Poster gallery open at 2:30 PM
- Ceremony at 3:00 PM
- Reception to follow

Current Announcements

• Explorer Challenge 2.0 - ideas submission portal OPEN! Learn more here
• Explorer Challenge 2.0 pitch templates available now (required; due March 27)
  
  • One-page summary / application form template
  • Pitch slide-deck template
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