What do you want to know? Advance your research Research support Cores & centers News and Announcements A shared targetMizzou structural biologists used the Electron Microscopy Core to pinpoint where antibodies stop E. coli and Shigella bacteria from invading the body. Their findings, published in PNAS, could guide vaccine development that broadly protects against intestinal pathogens. NextGen marks five years of impactOn Oct. 20, Mizzou celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health building and the more than 50 research groups thriving there. View event video and story featuring 12 NextGen researchers. Empowering faculty discoveryThe Division of Research, Innovation and Impact awarded the first round of 2026-27 Research Council grants to 14 faculty members who submitted proposals in August. Events and deadlines More campus research events Mizzou’s Growth in Research Expenditures Source: Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey reports, National Science FoundationGo to our public-facing dashboard for more Mizzou research data. Broader Impacts The Connector A partnership between Research, Innovation and Impact and MU Extension, The Connector provides research and professional development opportunities, engagement resources, and programming through meaningful partnerships with faculty, students and staff at our institution and surrounding communities. The Connector Launch your ideas MU Partnerships Our partners have access to top-tier programs and students, faculty and staff at the state’s largest public research university. Industry partnerships Tech Advancement We help Mizzou inventors leverage the impact of their research by turning innovations into commercial products and services. Technology Advancement Entrepreneurship Mizzou offers programs, coaching and resources to help students turn ideas for new products, services and businesses into reality. Student entrepreneurship Stay connected Sign up to get the latest news about funding opportunities, professional development, research news, accolades and important deadlines. Stay connected