USD is proud of the extraordinary academic work of our community of faculty scholars who engage in interdisciplinary research that focuses on real world problems. Their research generates the knowledge and understanding needed for a better society, and it strengthens our teaching mission by enriching our students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom.
The Office of Sponsored Programs assists faculty with securing external grants. Each academic department is supported by a grant manager who is available to collaborate with a writer and/or potential project director. Assistance is available from the beginning conceptual project development, to identifying potential funding sources, writing and submitting a proposal, developing the budget and identifying any cost share, negotiating an award, implementing and managing an awarded project, monitoring for USD and sponsor compliance, and overseeing the official close of a project. In addition, USD provides faculty with research support through numerous Internal Funding sources including Sabbatical and Faculty Research Grants.
Faculty Resources
Education Reform Research
Prof. Hubbard was honored for educational reform research here and in New Zealand. Her sabbatical will focus on a new study of educational reform at the University of Auckland. Read more.
Democracy in South Africa
Prof. Williams’ book focuses on political legitimacy in post-apartheid South Africa and the relationship between the more than 2,000 tribal chiefs... Read more.
