Transforming Curiosity into Measurable Global Impact
At University of Bridgeport, research is deeply embedded into our academic fabric. From developing biomaterials and robotics to advancing cybersecurity and renewable energy, our faculty-student teams conduct high-impact research supported by major grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, Department of Education, and industry leaders.
Research Ecosystem
Four Pillars of Discovery & Innovation
From student incubators to national engineering challenge programs.
Specialized Facilities
Research Centers & Laboratories
Explore 14 specialized engineering, robotics, biomaterials, and clean energy labs conducting applied industry and grant-funded research.
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National Academy
Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP)
National Academy of Engineering (NAE) prestigious fellowship preparing students to solve 14 global 21st-century engineering challenges.
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Entrepreneurship
Student Innovation & Incubator
Bauer Hall Student Entrepreneurship Center, UB Commercialization Group, venture pitch competitions, and startup mentorship.
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Annual Showcase
UB RISE Annual Symposium
Our flagship university-wide conference celebrating Research, Innovation, Scholarship, and Entrepreneurship across all colleges.
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Office of Sponsored Research & Grants Administration
The Office of Sponsored Research & Grants assists faculty, staff, and students through every phase of the grant life cycle — from identifying funding opportunities and developing competitive proposals to managing compliance, post-award budgets, and intellectual property.
We collaborate closely with corporate partners and federal sponsors to expand UB’s research footprint.
- Pre-award grant proposal budgeting, formatting, and submission support
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) and human subjects research compliance
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) and laboratory chemical safety protocols
- Student undergraduate research assistantship funding and stipend administration
Integrity & Standards
Research Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Upholding the highest standards of scientific ethics and federal regulatory protocols.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Safeguarding the rights and welfare of human research participants across biomedical, behavioral, and survey studies.
Institutional Biosafety (IBC)
Overseeing research involving recombinant DNA, synthetic nucleic acids, biological agents, and potential biohazards.
Chemical Hygiene & Lab Safety
Comprehensive hazardous waste management, chemical inventory protocols, and personal protective equipment standards.
Financial Conflict of Interest
Ensuring transparency, objectivity in funded research, and compliance with federal NIH/NSF disclosure requirements.
Can undergraduate students participate in grant-funded research?
Yes! Undergraduates actively work side-by-side with professors as paid research assistants, co-author peer-reviewed journal articles, and present original posters at national conferences and the annual UB RISE symposium.
What funding agencies support research at University of Bridgeport?
UB faculty receive competitive funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), NASA Connecticut Space Grant Consortium, Department of Education, National Institutes of Health (NIH), CTNext, and private philanthropic foundations.
How do external corporate partners collaborate with UB research labs?
Through sponsored research agreements, senior engineering capstone sponsorships, technology commercialization licenses, and joint grant applications with our Technology Commercialization Group.
Office of Sponsored Research & Grants
Contact our research coordinators for grant submissions, compliance, or industry partnership inquiries.