This R2 status highlights Marshall’s position among the nation’s leading research and teaching universities and signals a continuing commitment to the pursuit of research and innovation.
“The research enterprise at Marshall continues to grow exponentially and I am incredibly proud of our faculty, staff and students,” said Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall. “With the advent of the Marshall Innovation Corridor and other new initiatives, like the Institute for Cyber Security, we are ready to elevate our research efforts to new heights.”
There are 139 institutions ranked as R2, which means at least $5 million in research spending and 20 research doctorates. The designation is the second-highest classification an institution can receive.
“Continued recognition as a Carnegie R2 institution means Marshall University is progressing with its momentum as a highly regarded research entity,” said Avinandan “Avi” Mukherjee, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs. “From basic science to clinical research, cyber security, forensic science and the humanities, among many other areas, Marshall researchers are looking to better our lives and communities.”
Marshall received 291 research awards in 2024 totaling $73.3 million in new funding according to the Marshall University Research Corporation.
“Our faculty and students are engaged in groundbreaking research that tackles some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said John Maher, vice president of research. “I am incredibly proud of the work they do, day-in and day-out, that creates a real impact for our world.”
Marshall first reached the R2 milestone in 2019.
Almost 4,000 American colleges and universities are categorized in the Carnegie classification system. Nationally, only 326 institutions qualify for the Very High Spending and Doctorate Production (R1) or High Spending and Doctorate Production (R2) research activity listings.