In the Big League for Research
SIU Carbondale is in elite company: Research 1 by the Carnegie Classification for Institutions of Higher Education. This designation confirms we’re on the same level as Ivy League and flagship universities.
Why SIU Excels
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Higher Ed’s In-Crowd
Less than 5% of classified institutions are designated R1.
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Only a Few in the State
In Illinois, SIU is just one of just three public R1 universities and the only R1 in a rural area.
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A Dynamo for the Region
As the only R1 university within 100 miles, SIU Carbondale is a research powerhouse for Southern Illinois.
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Winning Support
In fiscal year 2024, SIU earned $80.M in research, training, service and other grants and contracts.
From Photography to Photosynthesis
Not just for the sciences! Research is for seekers and creators as well as investigators, problem-solvers, inventors and discoverers.

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University Contacts
Vice Chancellor for Research
Constantinos Tsatsoulis, Ph.D.
- Phone:
- (618) 453-4589
- Email:
- tsatsoul@siu.edu
Media Inquiries
Tim Crosby - Public Information Associate
- Phone:
- (618) 534-3045
- Email:
- crosby@siu.edu