Next Level Research

Research That Matters

Research. Innovation. Leadership. Entrepreneurship. Taken to the NEXT level.

Committed to applied research that changes the world

Committed to applied research that changes the world

Committed to applied research that changes the world

We create innovative AR & VR tech to train first responders

We create innovative AR & VR tech to train first responders

We create innovative AR & VR tech to train first responders

We make NEXT level smart materials & tech

We make NEXT level smart materials & tech

We make NEXT level smart materials & tech

STAR Park: developing expertise, solutions & successful ventures

STAR Park: developing expertise, solutions & successful ventures

STAR Park: developing expertise, solutions & successful ventures

We put research into practice to improve the health of Texas & beyond

We put research into practice to improve the health of Texas & beyond

We put research into practice to improve the health of Texas & beyond

Blazing new research &
creating the NEXT big idea.

  • Texas State is one of eight Emerging Research Universities in Texas.
  • Research and development expenditures topped $100 million for the first time in FY 2022.
  • In FY 2022, Texas State researchers were engaged in 666 research projects. 
  • TXST's Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Park nurtures startup ventures as they create emerging technologies.
  • 321 research grants were awarded to Texas State in FY 2022. 
  • TXST researchers have been awarded grants from the CDC, Dept. of Defense, FBI, NASA & the National Science Foundation, among other prominent organizations.