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

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Dr. Julia Duncheon
  • Faculty
  • Research
Beyond the credits
As dual enrollment grows rapidly nationwide, including a sharp rise in participation across Washington state, Dr. Julia Duncheon is studying what accelerated college pathways mean for students’ learning and development. While these programs promise affordability and access, her research highlights important tradeoffs that often go unnoticed. Drawing on student stories and classroom insights, she explores how institutions can balance efficiency with the deeper purposes of higher education.
students presenting
  • Doctoral graduate students
  • Research
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.
Cultivate learning
  • Community Partnerships
  • Research
Starting in the classroom: A curriculum shaped by Washington’s early childhood teachers
In partnership with Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families, UW’s Cultivate Learning is co-creating a free, multilingual, customizable curriculum for children from birth to five. Designed with educators statewide, it will be adaptable, culturally responsive, and easy to use—ensuring every child and teacher has access to high-quality learning tools. Launching in 2026, it’s a bold step toward closing early education gaps across Washington.