Read the latest news about research being done by faculty and doctoral students at the Pitt School of Social Work.
Research
Advancing Social Justice
Contributing to Collective Well-Being
The faculty in Pitt’s School of Social work are conducting critical, rigorous, and boundary-pushing research that is grounded in community and lived experience and seeks to challenge oppressive systems, advance just policies and practice and contribute to collective well-being.
Conducting Critical & Boundary-Pushing Research
Our researchers' funded projects have a common goal of shaping policy and practice, to advance both social justice and effective interventions.
18 new awards received in 2024
18 new awards received in 2024
The awards received in the fiscal year of 2024 has totaled $21.8M in research expenditures obliged in year 1 placing us in the 94th percentile of all Schools of Social Work in the country.
101 active projects with $32.5M spent in the 2024 Fiscal Year
101 active projects with $32.5M spent in the 2024 Fiscal Year
Our research faculty have facilitated 101 active projects with $32.5M spent in the 2024 Fiscal Year.
Ranked in the 99th Percentile for Citations per Publication
Ranked in the 99th Percentile for Citations per Publication
We are also ranked in the 81st Percentile of all Schools of Social Work in the number of articles published by faculty.
Home of the Center on Race & Social Problems
Home of the Center on Race & Social Problems
The Center on Race and Social Problems conducts applied social science research on race, color, ethnicity and their influence on the quality of life for all Americans.
Core Research Values
Research at the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh partners with community, addresses issues of justice and reimagines practice and policy. Click on the links below to see descriptions of projects and publications that exemplify our core values. You may also view a complete list of our faculty research projects.
Grounded in Community
We partner closely with community members to ensure our research addresses their needs and perspectives, creating relevant and impactful solutions.
Challenging Oppressive Systems
We aim to fuel research that identifies and combats systemic inequality, advocating for change that promotes equity and justice.
Reimagining Practice and Policy
We strive to innovate social work practices and policies, developing new strategies to improve outcomes and create a more equitable future.
Research Projects
Aging Initiatives & Programs
The School of Social Work is committed to developing professionals and supporting agencies to serve older adults.
Grand Challenges
The Grand Challenges for Social Work is a call to action for social work educators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to work together to tackle some of our toughest social problems.
