TXST is a national research university on the path to achieve the R1 Carnegie classification.
Research
Committed to NEXT Level Research
Texas State University is committed to applied research that matters. Our faculty and students are creating new knowledge, cultivating tomorrow’s prosperity, and pushing the boundaries of NEXT in every discipline.
Our Run to R1
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number of grants awarded to Texas State in FY2022
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number of grants awarded to Texas State in FY2022
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number of grants awarded to Texas State in FY2022
666
faculty research projects in FY2022
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faculty research projects in FY2022
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faculty research projects in FY2022
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faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
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faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
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faculty members have earned National Science Foundation CAREER awards
Our Areas of Impact
Texas State researchers are active in all fields of study, and we especially excel in applied research that positively impacts the state of Texas and the rest of the nation.
Translational Health
Resilient Societies
Teaching and Lifelong Learning
Environmental Stewardship
Powering Innovation
Research Highlights
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Why Are People Calling Bitcoin a Religion?
Is Bitcoin a Religion?
A TXST Professor of Religious Studies Explains
“This is something you also see in religious movements. There is a charismatic leader who’s authority comes not from any sort of institution but simply because they have this kind of [mystic] aura.”
— Dr. Joseph P. Laylock
Learn More About Our Research
Whether you’re at Texas State or outside the university, we can tell you more about the TXST research that is creating NEXT.