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Research that Changes Lives

Addressing some of the most challenging human issues from an interdisciplinary perspective to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

In alignment with the mission of Texas Social Work, the Office of the Associate Dean for Research provides strategic planning, consultation, resources for investigator development, and management of the grants and contracts lifecycle to enrich the social work research enterprise at The University of Texas at Austin.

Texas Social Work Research by the Numbers

Fiscal Year 2024

$40 million

in awards from federal,
state, local agencies and nonprofits

86

total externally sponsored awards

Research Institutes

Research Institutes

Directed by social work faculty, our research institutes focus on interdisciplinary, scientifically rigorous social and behavioral research. Institutes also provide expertise and a range of services including program evaluation and training.

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Postdoctoral Training

Postdoctoral Training

Postdoctoral training is held in collaboration with the Dell Medical School through an award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.

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Research Projects

Research Projects

Our faculty-led research and training projects funded by a variety of federal, state and foundation sources. See a list of current and past research projects.

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Research Stories

Research Stories

Faculty and students at Texas Social Work bring understanding to critical social problems, and develop and implement real solutions to address them. Read about the impact of recent research projects on communities in Texas and across the nation.

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Helpful Links

Services to Researchers

The Office of the Associate Dean for Research ensures that proposals and projects comply with sponsor, state, and federal guidelines, internal policies as well as university and school requirements.

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Contact

Learn who does what in the Office of Associate Dean for Research and find their contact information.

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Bridging Barriers

Bridging Barriers is a university-wide grand challenges initiative, driven by UT faculty and researchers, that tackles some of the hardest fundamental research questions facing our world.

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