Research Office Overview

Research is fundamental to the experience at the United States Naval Academy, for both our faculty and midshipmen. The Research Office seeks to cultivate an environment that facilitates and promotes these activities.

• Scholarship: Our faculty, comprising both military and civilian experts, are globally recognized in their fields. Annually, they author hundreds of scholarly works, including articles, books, and monographs, often collaborating directly with midshipmen. Their research is supported by over $10 million in annual grant funding from key institutions like the National Science Foundation and the Office of Naval Research often in partnership with colleagues from other universities.
• Innovation: We define innovation as a unique form of scholarship where the combined intellectual strengths of our faculty and midshipmen are applied to real-world challenges alongside industry and government partners, with a strong focus on national security solutions.
• Midshipman Engagement: Every year, hundreds of midshipmen dive into open-ended projects, gaining invaluable experience through internships, collaborating with faculty mentors in our distinguished Trident and Bowman scholar programs, and tackling complex challenges in project-based capstone courses. This deep engagement in scholarship not only enriches their education but also ensures our curriculum remains cutting-edge and directly serves the needs of our national security allies.