Office of Research Support

Research that informs educational policy and practice is central to the mission of the College of Education and constitutes a core responsibility of all faculty. Our research also provides crucial intellectual opportunities and financial support for our students.

The Office of Research Support (ORS) assists COE faculty with development and submission of grant proposals for external and internal funding; human subjects applications; and completion of grant reports. For additional information, click on a category below.

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COE Policies

PI Eligibility

Data Use/Data Sharing Agreements

Course Buyout

Request for Research Space

Hosting a Visiting Scholar

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Grant Submission

Funding Opportunities

Proposal Submission Process

UW Resources, Tools & Training

UW Policies and Guidelines

Grantwriting Resources

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Human Subjects

Human Subjects Forms

Human Subjects Training

IRB Policies

Non-IRB Applicable Research

Qualitative Methods IRB Guidance

Zipline

 

Latest Features

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  • Doctoral graduate students
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Research & Inquiry: A Doctoral Milestone
The 2026 Research & Inquiry (R&I) Conference brought together 22 doctoral students to share their work and celebrate an important milestone in their Ph.D. journeys. Through thoughtful and compelling presentations, students explored topics ranging from data-informed policy to critically sustaining teacher identity in hegemonic spaces, as well as themes of agency, resistance and collective action.
Dr. Emily Holm Tobin at the 2025 AERA Annual Meeting in Denver, sharing her latest research.
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  • Research
Building empathy through our learning environments
Dr. Emily Holm Tobin (Ph.D., '24, Learning Sciences and Human Development) is uncovering the surprising ways families learn and grow together in museums, zoos, and other informal spaces. With a unique background in history, archaeology and museum studies, she’s bringing fresh insights to early learning, showing how everyday family outings can nurture connection, curiosity and compassion.
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  • Research
  • Community Partnerships
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Diversifying the school-based mental health workforce
When it comes to university programs offering degrees and credentials for improving mental health in schools, the UW’s School Psychology program provides something unique.