Saint Joseph’s Awarded R2 Research Designation from Carnegie Foundation
The University is among 139 institutions — and only six Jesuit institutions — nationwide to have received this designation.
Saint Joseph’s University has received a Research 2 (R2) designation as part of the American Council on Education’s new Carnegie Classification for research. The R2 designation — High Research Spending and Doctorate Production — denotes institutions that spend at least $5 million a year on research and development, and award at least 20 research doctorates a year.
Saint Joseph’s currently manages 127 active grants and contracts, which fund projects that span colleges and disciplines. These projects give both graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to learn from teacher-scholars who are generating new knowledge and making discoveries in their fields.
From uncovering novel treatments for aggressive breast cancers to improving literacy rates and educational outcomes among elementary students; and from conducting research regarding sleep deprivation’s impacts on gene expression to creating robotic aids for people with cognitive and physical disabilities, faculty and students are using their expertise to advance our world and the greater good.
"Research plays a transformative role for both undergraduate and graduate students by fostering critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for lifelong learning. Additionally, strong research programs keep our institution competitive, attracting and preparing students to become innovators and leaders in their respective areas of study." says Jean McGivney-Burelle, PhD, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs.
From 2022 through 2024, Saint Joseph’s awarded 94 research doctorates. These degrees require original research and the defense of a dissertation, which ultimately contribute to and expand students’ fields of study.
“This research designation is a signifier to students looking for involvement in cutting-edge research that Saint Joseph's University is where groundbreaking discoveries are possible,” says Jean-Francois Jasmin, PhD, associate provost for research and graduate administration and policy.
The Carnegie Classification is the leading framework for recognizing and describing institutional diversity in U.S. higher education. The framework is used in the study of higher education and is intended to be an objective, degree-based lens through which researchers can group and study similar institutions.
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