Research at Pratt is driven by the interests of our faculty, staff, students, and partners. It takes on many forms, from published scholarship to symposia to product R&D and applied research programs. We conduct research in the classroom, through our Research & Development Studios, and through projects and programs developed by our Faculty Research Fellows, the IDC Research Accelerator Hub, and Provost’s Centers.
Featured Research
Each year, the Pratt Senate’s Recognized Research Award honors faculty whose work exemplifies the highest standards of scholarly and creative practice. The committee evaluates submissions on the scope and methodology of the research, its impact on contemporary conversations in the field, and its capacity to push across disciplinary boundaries, creating new pathways for knowledge to grow and merge.
We’re proud to spotlight the 2026 winner and honorable mentions—faculty members whose work stood out for its rigor, relevance, and deep commitment to bringing research back into the classroom and into the world.
The Research Yard
The Research Yard, located at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, is Pratt Institute’s dedicated space for applied creative research, bringing together students, professors, and industry practitioners to discover new approaches to address today’s complex challenges. With a focus on communities, industries, and the environment, the Research Yard enables practitioners and students alike to explore academic models, including digital and applied research that would allow for productive outcomes in areas relating to data visualizations, prototyping or materials production.
Research Open House
At Pratt, we define research broadly and inclusively. Our annual open house is a public showcase of the breadth and depth of the boundary-pushing work that our faculty, staff, and students are doing.
Provost’s Centers & IDC Research Accelerator Hub
Pratt researchers can form collaborative partnerships through a number of different structures. Our Provost’s Centers and the IDC Research Accelerator Hub conduct impactful research in many disciplines, from nurturing new artists and designers, to responding to climate change, to catalyzing affordable housing development and stimulating job creation.