With $63.5 million in annual research expenditures and expertise spanning energy, healthcare, manufacturing, sustainability, and advanced materials, the Swanson School of Engineering partners with industry, government, and academic institutions to solve problems that matter.
Whether you are exploring a specific research question or looking for the right entry point, our Office of Research can help you connect with faculty, facilities, and programs across six engineering departments and more than 60 centers, institutes, and laboratories.
Ways to Work With Us
Sponsored Research
Partner with faculty on funded projects ranging from basic discovery to applied technology development. Our researchers hold active awards from NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, and a broad portfolio of industry sponsors.
Industry-Faculty Collaboration
Engage faculty as consultants, co-investigators, or advisors. Joint appointments and visiting researcher arrangements are available for longer-term partnerships.
Facilities and Equipment Access
Swanson School labs house specialized instrumentation in materials characterization, additive manufacturing, energy systems, biomedical testing, and more. Fee-for-service and collaborative access models are both available.
Student Talent Pipeline
Connect with students through our co-op and internship program, senior design project sponsorships, or graduate research assistantships.
Innovation and Commercialization
Pitt's Innovation Institute supports intellectual property protection, licensing, and startup development. Faculty and students regularly translate research into commercial applications.
Get in Touch
Use the form below to tell us about your interests, and a member of our research team will follow up to identify the right faculty and resources for your needs.