Research

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Research

Ranked among the top communication research institutions in the nation, Moody College supports innovation by offering numerous opportunities to conduct research as both an undergraduate and graduate student. Our faculty seek answers to society’s greatest challenges through innovation, experimentation and collaboration.

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Research Sparked by Curiosity


Moody College houses many research centers and institutes that foster collaboration across disciplines, offer research and study opportunities for faculty and students, and encourage investigation and experimentation in a focused area or topic.  

Our faculty researchers and their students have received numerous grants from major funding agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Departments of Education and Energy, the National Institutes of Health, and more. 

Learn about our Research Centers and Institutes 
 

Research Impact FY22-23

39

New Awards

114

Active Awards

$13.9M

Total Expenditures

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Communication is Key in Solving Grand Challenges


Many Moody College faculty participate in cross-disciplinary research projects with colleagues at other universities, as well as across The University of Texas at Austin through grand challenge initiatives like Good Systems, Whole Communities-Whole Health and IC2.

 

Learn More About IC2

Learn More About Good Systems 

Learn more about Whole Communities-Whole Health