Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a large private nonprofit Christian university with a substantial on-campus and online student population and a practical, career-oriented character. Its Phoenix campus offers hands-on laboratories and engineering and technology facilities, while companies can engage through internships, advisory roles, capstone sponsorships, joint research, and workforce partnerships. The industry-relations model supports applied problem solving, student innovation, startup mentorship, and connections among businesses, government, nonprofits, faculty, and students. An Office of Research and Grants coordinates proposal development, award review, compliance, and sponsored-project management; federal research support has included the National Science Foundation and Department of Defense.