Texans approved the establishment of the Texas University Fund (TUF), currently at $4.5 billion, sending a strong message about the level of respect ignited by research. By creating opportunities for accomplished, forward-thinking researchers, TXST will show how public investment in transformation can translate into concrete outcomes.
$4.5 Billion+ in the State Research Fund
TXST investment in research
over the next 5 years
growth in research & development at TXST
over the last 5 years
Distinguished Research Leadership Opportunities
TXST is making a mark, not a footnote. As part of our commitment to propel invention and innovation forward, we are recruiting faculty who want to shape the future, influence policy and deliver results that matter. New endowed chair positions will become available in each of our key areas of impact.
Areas of Impact
TXST is going all in to recruit national leaders in five research areas that the state and nation need — water and the environment, semiconductors, dementia and aging, artificial intelligence, and the digital humanities.
Water and the Environment
Leading the nation as the preeminent water research university.
Semiconductors
Accelerating chip design and manufacturing in the United States.
Aging and Dementia
Transforming critical care with breakthroughs in aging and healthcare.
Artificial Intelligence
Advancing transformative AI research for real-world applications.
Digital Humanities
Exploring human stories and expression through technology.
Texas State has achieved remarkable research and enrollment growth over the years without losing our unique identity — without forgetting Texas State’s roots and values.
Texas
Texas is now the 8th largest economy in the world, and state leaders have made research, talent, and innovation central to long-term economic growth. These aims are furthered by TXST’s expansion of research, which transforms public investment into skilled graduates, new knowledge, and solutions that meet real needs across the state and in the country.
TUF Endowed Chair Opportunities
The Division of Research advances knowledge creation and exchange by supporting faculty, students, and sponsors in their pursuit of impactful, innovative, and meaningful research. Learn more about Texas University Fund (TUF) endowment-supported faculty positions at TXST.
Innovation at TXST
AI Symposium at TXST
TXST Researchers Publish Study
Doctoral Student Awarded Grants
New Engineering Lab Opens at TXST