Our objective is to increase net warfighting advantage through impactful foundational and applied research that is fully informed and directly contributes to warfighting solutions. Our warrior-scholars bring operational experience into the research arena and create innovative, relevant solutions for real-world challenges faced by the Navy today and tomorrow. Learn about the NPS Research Enterprise and how we make an impact in DoD innovation to accelerate decisive advantage.

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NPS Innovation Ecosystem

At NPS, our operationally experienced students inform the innovation process. Leveraging the intellectual, operational, and entrepreneurial talent at NPS, the institution becomes a technology accelerator, incubator, and testbed for applications, concepts, and capabilities. Our Innovation Ecosystem is made up of the qualities and resources that set NPS apart: Fleet Priorities, Partnerships, Innovation Education, Prototyping & Experimentation and Funding & Management. Learn more about the Naval Innovation Center at NPS.

Fleet Priorities

fleet priorities

NPS’ defense-focused education is aligned with the Navy's strategic priorities and CNO-identified Key Operational Problems.

Partnerships

partnerships

NPS is a naval innovation center of gravity connecting and integrating academia, industry, and DOD research enterprise at a purpose-driven campus. Partner with us.

Innovation Education

innovation education

NPS is synonymous with innovation. Promising ideas are generated, analyzed, war-gamed, red-teamed, and matured through capstone projects in a classified environment.

Prototyping & Experimentation

prototyping

NPS is a convening place for experimentation, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with industry and Naval Research & Development Enterprise (NR&DE).

Funding & Management

funding and management

We empower your research through funding and dedicated program management teams. Find out how OR&I can support your research project.

NPS Research Enterprise

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Applied & Classified Research

Basic and applied research at all classification level supports solving key operational problems.

Read more about our Research areas

Technology Transfer

In FY23, 32 new Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) were initiated with partners such as Microsoft.

Read more about Technology Transfer

Centers and Institutes

Research Centers organize and promote interdisciplinary solutions to defense critical needs.

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Making an Impact

Together we're making an impact. Read our research news stories from across campus and the world. Learn how we are making a difference to military and global concerns.

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Research at Naval Postgraduate School

NPS Salutes Outgoing Dean of Students, SEAL “Bull Frog” Takes Over
October 17, 2024
Research at Naval Postgraduate School

Former SECDEF Panetta Shared Concerns, Insights During Guest Lecture at NPS
October 11, 2024
Research at Naval Postgraduate School

NPS' Warfare Innovation Continuum Drives Students' Concept Generation
August 22, 2024
Research at Naval Postgraduate School

Impact at RIMPAC: NPS Students Enhance Fleet Readiness with 3D Printing Technology
August 16, 2024
By the Numbers FY 2023
32
New Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) or Limited-Purpose CRADAs were executed
588
Professor-researchers with decades of academic and military expertise
1400
Mid-career resident students eager to conduct mission-focused research
10
New Patents