Partnering with UWEC connects organizations with faculty expertise, talented students, specialized facilities, and collaborative research opportunities to solve challenges and drive innovation.
Benefits Include:
- Access to faculty expertise and advanced equipment
- Student talent for research, projects, and internships
- Reduced R&D costs and risk
- Opportunities for external funding
- New products, technologies, and process improvements
- Workforce development and talent recruitment
Sponsored Research
Sponsored research is a collaborative partnership between a sponsor and UWEC to address a specific challenge or opportunity.
Through sponsored research, UWEC provides:
- Project planning, administration, and oversight
- Faculty expertise and research capabilities
- Student involvement in real-world projects
- Meaningful outcomes that benefit organizations, industries, and communities
By combining academic expertise with practical needs, sponsored research creates innovative solutions while providing students with valuable hands-on experience.
Have an idea for a project or are interested in learning more? Contact partnerships@uwec.edu or Doug Dunham dunhamdj@uwec.edu.