Research
The research of our faculty helps us to understand and respond to the challenges and opportunities facing our society.
About
Many SBS professors are routinely tapped to offer expert opinions in leading journals, in national media outlets, as expert witnesses, and in congressional testimony.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) is proud to support the research of our diverse and innovative faculty members. Our faculty develop and publish impactful, essential research that offers real-world, tangible outcomes on various social, cultural, racial, and economic issues. Researchers within SBS routinely receive funding and fellowships from organizations such as the National Science Foundation as well as awards and acclaim for their work.
The College strongly commits to many social science research approaches, including basic, applied, and community-engaged research. Faculty members have access to many resources and funding opportunities to support their work, including grants available through the Dean's Research Council.
Our commitment to research extends to undergraduate research through programs that help students develop the necessary skills to participate in real-world, faculty-guided research projects.
Grant Proposals
SBS encourages faculty to apply for fellowships and grants supporting their creative activities and research. The Institute for Social Science Research is the designated unit responsible for supporting faculty with preparation and submission of funding proposals for external grants and fellowships.
Funding Support
The Institute for Social Science Research is the main research engine for the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, providing an overview of the steps and actors involved in preparing successful grant applications and of the available support for navigating the grant application process.
External Fellowship Opportunities
There are several external fellowship opportunities available to faculty of all ranks both in the United States and abroad. SBS maintains a list of opportunities that faculty might consider.