Montclair State University is a dynamic research institution, designated an R2 – Doctoral University – High Research Activity – by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This designation signifies a continued expansion of the University’s research portfolio and doctoral programs, where students and faculty explore across disciplines for innovative discoveries in the sciences, humanities, business and the arts.
Montclair is dedicated to providing an atmosphere that encourages cutting-edge research by faculty and students looking to make the world a better place.
Learn more about Montclair State University’s Office of Research.
Research News
Montclair State students and faculty conduct ground-breaking research that impacts the understanding of our world and makes headlines in everything from gravitational-wave astronomy and antimalarial treatments to school choice and diversifying the teacher pipeline.
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Musical Numbers: Understanding How Math and Music MergeIn building a thongophone for mathematical analysis of its pipes for pitch, Montclair students find the connection between music and math
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Study: ‘Pizzagate’ Posts on X Spike Dramatically After Elon Musk Boosted the ConspiracyThe debunked conspiracy is foundational to QAnon, experts say, and a fictitious representation of human traffickingThursday November 30, 2023
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Montclair Researchers Training the Next Generation of Farmers for Looming National Food CrisisNational food quantity requirements are expected to double by 2050 and the agricultural workforce is changing, too Wednesday September 6, 2023
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Greening It Forward2023 PSEG ISS Green Teams benefits students, organizations and medical facilities
Tuesday August 22, 2023
Research Funding | Grant Sponsors
Resources and Opportunities
Faculty/Staff

Montclair State offers faculty researchers support and guidance through the following resources:
- Cayuse IRB
- Cayuse SP
- Cayuse Proposals (Formerly Cayuse 424)
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Institutional Review Board
- Montclair State University Digital Commons
- Office of Research
- Office of Research Compliance
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Patents and Intellectual Property
- Pivot
Students

Every year, Montclair State students work with University faculty to conduct important research on a wide variety of topics. Explore the resources below to learn more about potential research opportunities, finding a mentor and funding resources.
Partners

Montclair State University aims to advance collaboration, discovery and innovation by helping to connect our researchers not only across disciplines but across institutions, government and industry.
Learn more at Research with Montclair.