Texas State University /

Bring Everything

Innovating at the Frontier

At Texas State, we challenge you to Bring Everything—your leadership, your grit, and your boldest ideas. In return, we provide the firepower: a transformative $300 million investment over the next five years to fuel your innovation and command a global impact.

A New Era of Impact

Big Investment. Bold Impact.

$6.31 Billion+ in the State Research Fund

Texans approved the establishment of the Texas University Fund (TUF), currently at $6.31 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 improve lives and strengthen communities across Texas.

Genetic researcher examines samples in a light box.

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 are available in each of our key areas of impact.

View Open Positions

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, aging and dementia, artificial intelligence and robotics, and the digital humanities.

A gloved hand with the sleeve of a white lab coat holds a measuring cup of water over a murky pond — Water and the Environment

Leading the nation as the preeminent water research university.

A purple, gloved hand holds an iridescent chip against a dark background — Semiconductors

Accelerating chip design and manufacturing in the United States.

A young woman in a white lab coat and mask leans over a lit up brain scan and gestures toward an older gentleman — Aging and Dementia

Transforming critical care with breakthroughs in aging and healthcare.

Decorative blue outline of a brain overlaid with computer nodes. — Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

Advancing transformative AI research for real-world applications.

A man and woman huddle around a screen displaying photos of an archaeological dig. — 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.

Dr. Kelly Damphousse

President of Texas State University

The sun catches the camera and glints while setting over the red earth and scrubby brush of Palo Duro Canyon.

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.

View Economic Impact Report

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.