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Research & Grant Administration

Research That Makes A Difference
 

The College of Education faculty are actively involved in a wide array of interdisciplinary research initiatives that address today’s pressing educational issues, with a commitment to creating a transformative, robust education system for all. Our college supports numerous centers for research that investigate the complex challenges facing those in the education landscape, including vocational and workforce development, civil rights, rural education, education evaluation, STEM education, higher education, and adult literacy. Our research administrators provide pre-award and post-award services for all sponsored projects, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements - from reviewing funding opportunities and guidelines to logistics, budgets, proposal submissions, and more.

College Faculty Research Fellows Program

Enhancing faculty capacity for garnering external funding to support high-impact research.

Research Spotlight

Faculty moving moving the dial of education research to meet the needs of today's learners. Click "learn more" to meet some of these researchers.

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Active Projects

104

Faculty are currently engaged in over 100 externally funded projects.

Externally Funded Projects

$45+ M

College Faculty are actively engaged in research projects addressing pressing societal issues.

Research Centers & Institutes

12+

The College supports multiple centers for research and community engagement addressing a multitude of relevant societal issues.