Research

Research is a big part of the educational experience at DePaul, but it’s not the type of research that takes professors away from their students, which is the case at many large universities. It’s a collective endeavor that brings together faculty, undergraduates and graduate students, enhancing the students’ education experience and contributing to the broader dialogue of their fields of study. Many of these projects receive external funding from major private and public agencies. Some of our many research success stories are showcased on this page.​
  • Research Groups
    DePaul University has a strong tradition of active research groups within its schools and colleges, bringing faculty, undergraduate and graduate students together to participate in a variety of research projects.
  • Research and Undergraduate Students

    Every DePaul undergraduate has the opportunity to participate in a variety of research projects. Find out how you can become involved.

  • Research and Graduate Students

    As a graduate student, you will have the opportunity to participate in faculty-directed or independent research projects.

  • Research and Administration

    DePaul University provides several offices to assist in making research projects successful.

  • Oxford House
    Leonard Jason's 'self-help' approach to substance abuse aftercare caught the attention of the State of Illinois and the National Institutes of Health. 

  • Reading and Deafness
    ​Beverly Trezek’s innovative method for teaching deaf students how to read is creating a “paradigm shift” and changing kids’ lives.
  • Business Ethics
    In 2010 the Journal of Business Ethics ranked DePaul among the top 10 universities in the world for its research in business ethics. Here are just a few examples of the work that earned the university that distinction.
  • Latino Research
    ​DePaul's Center for Latino Research creates a dynamic relationship between the Latino community and the university. 
  • Computer Tomography
    ​Two DePaul professors with years of expertise in image processing are developing a computer program that aims to help interpret CT scans of lung nodules. 
  • Research With Real-World Impact
    In her lab, Dororthy Kozlowski has spent two years of funding from the Department of Defense to discover better rehabilitation protocols for cases of traumatic brain injury.