Research Impact

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Changing the World Through Education Research

The Pitt School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh produces important research that illuminates, inspires, and moves the field of practice.

Our work is meant to innovate and agitate. It disrupts and transform inequitable educational structures.

Through our research, we are improving our schools, our health, and our communities.

By the Numbers

$15M

Newly awarded research dollars

125+

Active grants and research projects

58%

success rate in grant proposals
Twice as high as University of Pittsburgh average

Primary Funding Organizations

We develop thoughtful research with the purpose of real-world applications and benefits to educators and their students.

External organizations that have funded our research include:

  • Federal – National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Navy
  • Local and State – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Public Schools
  • Private – Spencer Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Heinz Endowments, American Cancer Society

Explore Research Impact

New $1.3 Million Grant to Develop Industry-Focused Job Pathways for Community Colleges

New $1.3 Million Grant to Develop Industry-Focused Job Pathways for Community Colleges - Read more

$3 Million Grant Seeks to Build Stronger Career Pathways for Engineering Faculty of Color

$3 Million Grant Seeks to Build Stronger Career Pathways for Engineering Faculty of Color - Read more

Faculty Members Receive Conference Grant from the Spencer Foundation

Faculty Members Receive Conference Grant from the Spencer Foundation - Read more

Four School of Education Faculty Receive Pitt Momentum Funds

Four School of Education Faculty Receive Pitt Momentum Funds - Read more

Exploring the Labor Strike as a Portal for Freedom

Exploring the Labor Strike as a Portal for Freedom - Read more

Six School of Education Faculty Receive Pitt Momentum Funds

Six School of Education Faculty Receive Pitt Momentum Funds - Read more

Grants Office

The Pitt School of Education has a Grants Office with full-time staff members. The office is dedicated to helping faculty pursue, attain, and facilitate grants. They will help you identify potential funding sources, develop budgets, complete grant applications, and monitor awards. For more information, contact Tommy Bost, Director of Grants, at tjbost@pitt.edu.

GRANTS OFFICE UPDATES

2020 Awarded Grants Report

More Information

Those interested in finding out more information related to School of Education external funding, policies, and research can view our Grants Management section on the SOE intranet.

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