Research at Creighton
Advancing Ideas for a Better World
The breadth and depth of Creighton’s research is always growing, but a few things remain constant. Here, we’re forever curious, always collaborative and constantly working to contribute to the greater good.
Faculty across disciplines, undergrads and graduate students work together to create new knowledge in the sciences, medicine, economics, the humanities and more. Together, we’re asking important questions and moving big ideas forward.
Innovations in Research
- 1What makes Super Bowl commercials unforgettable?
- 2Hogan awarded $200k NSF grant to study accessibility in health professions
- 3Bluejays research VR training to combat racial bias in maternal healthcare
- 4Creighton professor Peter Steyger, PhD, earns $1 million NIH grant
- 5NIH awards Dustin Stairs, PhD, $400k grant to study cannabis abuse potential
in total external funding for 2022–2023
of external funding comes from competitive federal awards
increase in National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards in past 2 years ($12.7M current funding)
Undergraduate Research Spotlight
More than 1/3 of Creighton’s undergraduates take part in research before graduation, some as early as freshman year.
Women in Science: The Clare Boothe Luce Program
Born in 1903, Clare Boothe Luce blazed new paths for women and encouraged others to do the same. Her bequest established the Clare Boothe Luce Program, to encourage women to study and teach in science, math and engineering.
Creighton is one of just 13 institutions designated in Clare Boothe Luce's will to be funded, in perpetuity. The program at Creighton funds undergraduate and graduate scholarships for women studying science or math, with specific funding for women in research.
