The CEHD Office of Research provides leadership in research funding support, professional development, graduate studies, and technology expertise for faculty, staff and students. Research at the College of Education and Human Development impacts schools and universities, business, mental health, physical health, communities, sport industries, and military leadership and training.

The Office of Research builds on the Challenge for Excellence and the University of Louisville's vision to become a preeminent metropolitan research university, nationally recognized for success in advancing the intellectual, social, and economic development of our community and its citizens.

Our Goals

The Office of Research seeks to become a model college-based research organization, dedicated to supporting the College of Education and Human Development's goal of achieving national preeminence, and embracing these core values:

• To generate high quality, nationally recognized research that makes a difference
• To advance professional development of faculty, staff, and students
• To demonstrate visible commitment to equity, social justice, and learning
• To systematically locate and leverage the funding resources available for research
• To develop working partnerships with the community, schools, business, other University of Louisville schools and colleges, and higher education institutions