Private R2 research university in Fort Worth with sponsored-programs support, corporate-engagement coordination, innovation and commercialization infrastructure, entrepreneurship programs, and access to North Texas’ corporate ecosystem. Its “University of Fort Worth” model links research, talent, and regional industry needs.
Texas Christian University is a private, comprehensive research university of about 13,000 students in Fort Worth, with a student-centered character and a growing research enterprise. Its North Texas location connects corporate R&D teams with regional companies, startups, and workforce partners. The Office of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnerships coordinates institution-wide collaboration, while sponsored-programs staff support proposals, contracts, and compliance. The University Innovation & Commercialization Office supports intellectual-property protection and commercialization pathways. Research draws on competitive federal funding, including NSF and NIH, as well as corporate and philanthropic partnerships.