UTA School of Social Work Innovation and Research Fund

At the UT Arlington School of Social Work, innovation and research are at the heart of our mission to build stronger communities, empower vulnerable populations, and address today’s most urgent social challenges.
The Innovation and Research Fund provides flexible, current-use resources that strengthen the capacity of our Office of Research to foster social innovation and scholarly creativity across a range of activities. Your gift helps drive cutting-edge, community-engaged research and supports projects that make a lasting impact across Texas and beyond.

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Support the Innovation and Research Fund and be a catalyst for discovery and social impact.

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Why It Matters


From housing insecurity and mental health access to child welfare reform and educational fairness, the School of Social Work is on the front lines of research that creates meaningful change. The Innovation and Research Fund ensures that we can continue to lead with bold ideas and community-focused inquiry.

Your support helps us:

  • Expand our impact
  • Build strong, data-driven partnerships
  • Equip future social work researchers with the tools they need to lead

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What Your Gift Supports


Contributions to the Innovation and Research Fund empower faculty, students, and research teams to:

  • Launch pilot studies and innovative research projects
  • Develop community-based partnerships and interventions
  • Support interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Translate research into policy and practice
  • Host research symposia, workshops, and idea incubators
  • Fund student research assistantships and experiential learning opportunities

This fund is uniquely designed to be nimble and responsive—supporting promising ideas and initiatives as they emerge, and ensuring our researchers can pursue solutions that matter when timing is critical.

Explore the Impact

We invite you to learn more about recent and ongoing research projects your gift can support. Visit our Office of Research or reach out to our development team to explore how your generosity can shape a better future for individuals and communities across Texas and beyond.

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