Research Enterprise Strategic Plan
For 2023-2030This is your gateway to an all-new strategic plan designed to guide the Texas A&M research enterprise now and for years to come.
About the Strategic Plan
Resulted from more than a year of consultation
… with faculty, researchers, students and staff across Texas A&M University and the research agencies within The Texas A&M University System.
Synthesizes facts, ideas and opinions
… gathered through surveys, workshops, town hall meetings and one-to-one communication.
Gives structure and process
… to a long-term strategy for advancing the Texas A&M research enterprise.
Introduction to the Strategic Plan
Topics include:
What is the research enterprise?
Why do we need a research enterprise strategic plan?
What was the process for developing the plan?
What can we expect and what’s next?
Feedback encouraged!
Strategic Plan Introduction
Strategic Plan Elements
Additional Resources
Thank you for your feedback
Comments and suggestions are always welcome via the Division of Research feedback form or via email vpr@tamu.edu.
Fact Sheets
Texas A&M University’s Research Enterprise Strategic Plan for 2023-2030 identifies six strategic research themes and 21 sub-themes that leverage Texas A&M’s strengths, capacity and capabilities across multiple disciplines.
Includes the following sub-themes: Arts Ecosystem and Culture, Human Development and Social Dynamics, and Workforce and the Future of Work.
Includes the following sub-themes: Artificial Intelligence, Learning and Autonomy; Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing; Data, Visualization and Information Technologies; Microelectronics and Semiconductors; and Quantum Science and Technology.
Health and Quality of Life
Includes the following sub-themes: Diagnostics, Treatments, Intervention and Cures; Disease Prevention and Health Promotion; and Health Disparities and Community Health.
National Security
Includes the following sub-themes: Biodefense and Biosecurity; Cybersecurity; Nuclear Security; and Advanced National Security Technologies.
Space Exploration
Includes the following sub-themes: Human Space Flight; Space Engineering and Construction; and Earth and Planetary Sciences.
Includes the following sub-themes: Climate Resilience and Mitigation; Energy Transition/Clean Energy; and Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus.