What do you want to know? Advance your research Research support Cores & centers Events and deadlines all events research events Mizzou’s Growth in Research Expenditures Source: Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) Survey reports, National Science Foundation News and Announcements What a crater can holdIn the stomach, interplay between proteins in the digestive system is vital to turning food into energy, and it is central to Xiaoqin Zou’s pursuit of novel, molecular medicine at Mizzou’s Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center. Mizzou ‘visioneers’ bring innovations to consumersIt takes foresight, imagination and specialized expertise to turn academic innovations and discoveries into commercial products and services. Learn how Mizzou's Technology Advancement team helps faculty and staff leverage the impact of their research. Supporting faculty discovery and creativityThe Division of Research awarded the first round of 2025-26 grants, an investment that often gives investigators and creators a leg up when seeking external funding, publishing books and more. 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 MU 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