
Academics
Welcome to Research
At Central Washington University, you'll have the opportunity to explore a diverse range of research options, allowing you to immerse yourself in various fields with the support of your CWU faculty and mentors alongside you
In This Section
Develop thoughtful, impactful research in your program with the support of your CWU faculty and mentors alongside you.
Welcome to the Human Subjects Review Program
The HSRC is charged with reviewing all research involving human subjects to ensure the research complies with policy.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must approve any use of live vertebrate animals in research at CWU.
Undergraduate Research
Learn about our undergrad research community and programs.
Grants and Sponsored Programs
Embrace your opportunity to drive meaningful change with research projects at CWU.
Craft research opportunities in your program and community.
Develop thoughtful, impactful research in your program with the support of your CWU faculty and mentors alongside you.
In addition to conducting experiments in science-based studies, you can delve into human behavior with surveys and interviews for programs like psychology, sociology, and anthropology, or tap into the creative arts by composing music or producing visual art.
Community-based research is another invaluable form of research that we promote at CWU, enabling you to collaborate with local organizations and create practical solutions for real-world problems as you make connections in your field. You can pursue scholarly research at CWU, gaining recognition through academic publications, conferences, and presentations, enhancing your academic and professional journey.
Personal Benefit
CWU offers you a vibrant research environment to learn, innovate, and make a positive impact.
Undergraduate Research
CWU News

CWU selects new executive director of Institutional Effectiveness
September 21, 2023
by University Relations

State of the University address scheduled for September 29
September 20, 2023
by University Relations

New exhibit to open September 28 at Sarah Spurgeon Gallery
September 18, 2023
by Heather Johnson