Research Clusters

A Strategic Approach to Research at SHSU

Sam Houston State University organizes its research enterprise around four strategic focus areas that reflect our current strengths and demonstrated capabilities.

These areas reflect where faculty expertise, research infrastructure, and active projects are already making an impact, while also offering strong opportunities for future growth aligned with federal funding priorities.

By organizing research around shared challenges, SHSU strengthens interdisciplinary collaboration, expands student research opportunities, and positions faculty teams to pursue competitive, externally funded research with government, industry, and community partners.