Research & Innovation

The Office of Research Affairs oversees the over $25M in research currently being conducted on campus. Focus areas within this office include the Office of Sponsored Programs, entrepreneurship and tech transfer, and industry engagement.

Top Funding Sources

National Science Foundation
Department of Defense
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
State of South Dakota
Department of Energy
Industry
Bonneville Power Administration
Department of Interior

The responsible management of natural resources and the security and defense of our nation are priorities at South Dakota Mines. The university leverages its multidisciplinary strengths to make significant contributions to these critical areas.

Sustainability

National Security Cooperative

Office of Sponsored Research

All funded research grants are managed through this office to promote efficient and effective submissions and administration of sponsored research and grants.

Institutional Information for Grants and Contracts

Applicant/Grantee/Awardee:
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E. St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
Phone: 605-394-1218
Sponsored.Programs@sdsmt.edu

Authorized Official for all Proposals/Awards:
Laurie C. Anderson, PhD
Vice President for Research
Phone: 605-394-2493
Sponsored.Programs@sdsmt.edu

Department/Division:
Research Affairs/Sponsored Programs

Point of Contact:
Karmen Aga
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Phone: 605-394-1218
Karmen.Aga@sdsmt.edu

Cognizant Agency:
DHHS, Jeanette Lu, 415-437-7820

South Dakota Mines Identifiers:
Unique Entity Identifier: CJAJYT2KW771

Employer Identification Number (EIN)*: 466000364
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS): 929928018

Congressional District: SD-001
NAICS Code: 611310
CAGE Number: 1BMV3
NSF Institutional Code: 0034702000

*EIN is equivalent to TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) and to IRS number

Innovation and Tech Transfer

Entrepreneurial work is highly encouraged at South Dakota Mines. Through the Innovation Cycle programming, students and faculty access resources that take their innovative ideas to commercialization or business startups.

Companies are encouraged to work with our tech transfer team on licensing available technologies. Learn more.

Industry Engagement

The Office of Industry Engagement helps to connect businesses and organizations with the university, from classroom visits to research initiatives. Learn more.