At the College of Natural Sciences, discovery begins here. Research by our faculty pushes the boundaries of our knowledge – and improves lives. Students, from first-year undergraduates to doctoral candidates, are essential collaborators throughout the process at Colorado State. We know that great research comes from great people and great connections.
Proposal Submission Timeline
PIs must notify their department’s Research Proposal Coordinator (RPC) of upcoming proposals early via their Unit’s intake form: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Psychology. All Other CNS Units (directly supported by the CNS Dean’s Research Office)
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Programs of Research and Scholarly Excellence
Research News
CSU is home to some of the most advanced atomic clock research in the world. Associate Professor Samuel Brewer and Assistant Professor Christian Sanner explain what atomic clocks are, how they work, their applications, and what makes CSU a leader in atomic clock research.
Synthetic biology – an advanced form of genetic engineering – aims to reprogram plant functions to improve not only individual plants but entire systems.
The NIH has awarded two separate grants to researchers in the Department of Statistics to study complex biological systems related to human health.
Note: The College of Natural Sciences pays differential tuition for all graduate students on a research assistantship (GTA), teaching assistantship (GTA), or other assistantship (GSA).
