Research at RIT
The world needs collaborative thinkers who seek pressing problems and propose innovative, game-changing solutions. RIT’s researchers explore galaxies and help set the pace for a future in photonics. They are the creativity behind discoveries to sustain the planet; they provide medical technologies designed to help individuals overcome obstacles. They are solving some of the current challenges in cybersecurity and imaging to protect people and organizations.
Through research, RIT is making an impact.
$105M
Sponsored research awards in 2025 fiscal year
16
Faculty members who have received prestigious CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation since 2014
94
Current researchers who have achieved $1 million or more in funding since 2000
Driving World‑Changing Research
RIT’s research enterprise is a core pillar of the university’s Strategic Framework, focused on advancing knowledge, solving complex global challenges, and making a meaningful impact across disciplines.
Latest Research News
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June 4, 2026
Vodacek returning to Africa as Fulbright Scholar
Imaging science Professor Anthony Vodacek will be making another trip to Africa, conducting research through the Africa Regional Research Program as a Fulbright Scholar.
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May 29, 2026
Wadsworth working to curb the spread of antibiotic resistance with NIH award
Antibiotic resistance is a major public health threat. As multidrug-resistant bacteria continue to increase, researchers at RIT are looking for a solution.
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May 29, 2026
Science without borders
RIT researchers value citizen science, where making data available to everyone not only accelerates research but also fosters education, trust in science, and worldwide collaboration.
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May 18, 2026
NSF CAREER Awards spotlight RIT research shaping the future of AI
RIT faculty members are tackling some of AI’s most pressing challenges with support from the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Award program, which recognizes early-career scholars who integrate cutting-edge research with student education.
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May 18, 2026
Dimah Dera and students to develop trustworthy AI through NSF CAREER Award
RIT imaging science endowed assistant professor Dimah Dera has received an NSF CAREER Award to engage students to develop trustworthy AI.
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May 18, 2026
Ke Xu earns NSF CAREER Award to research edge computing and AI technology
RIT assistant professor Ke Xu received a NSF CAREER Award to work with students to build AI hardware using edge computing technology.
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May 18, 2026
Professor earns NSF CAREER Award to defend AI models from attackers
RIT computer science professor Weijie Zhao has earned a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to defend machine learning from adversarial threats.
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May 14, 2026
COSMOS-Web team releases the most detailed map ever of the cosmic web
Nearly one year ago, the COSMOS-Web research team released the largest view ever of the universe. Now, scientists have released a map showing more detail on the density of galaxies in the universe.