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SDSU Research Foundation

Research by the Numbers

$167,145,356

Awarded to SDSU and SDSURF in Fiscal Year 2025-26

Sponsored Research Lifecycle

SDSURF helps researchers identify funding opportunities, prepare proposals for submission, negotiate contracts, and manage their awards.

Research in Action

Shira Goldenberg (third from left) with co-authors and collaborators at the AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro where she discussed their findings.
SDSU Leads International Research Collaboration to Broaden Understanding of Sex Workers’ Health
Carrie House in her SDSU lab.
Why Ovarian Cancer Keeps Coming Back — and How SDSU Researchers Hope to Stop It
Lauren Darwaza (left) and Kayla Snyder worked in the Blanco-Suárez lab. (Photo: Bryana Quintana)
SDSU@Comic-Con: Brain Science Suggests Baby Yoda Might Not Be a Baby After All

R1 Status Achieved

San Diego State University has achieved R1 status, signifying its place among the top research universities in the United States. R1 status represents the highest level of research activity and doctorate production, reflecting SDSU's dedication to excellence in both innovation and education.

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