The Catholic University of America

Research

Originally founded as a graduate institution, The Catholic University of America has continued its emphasis on original research. Today, it is designated doctoral-research extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. Opportunities abound for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in cutting-edge research projects in every program of study.

  • The Rev. Andrew Buechele

    Research Administration

    Resources for proposals, awards, funding, budget and other aspects of managing research projects.

  • Dr. Pegg and graduate student at the Vitreous State Lab

    Institutes and Research Centers

    List of Catholic University research centers and affiliated programs hosted or supported in part by CUA.

  • Mullen Library as seen across the CUA mall.

    Libraries

    Homepage for university libraries and access to online catalogs and databases.

Research News

  • Attitudes of Young Egyptians

    National Catholic Reporter

  • Marital Stress Impacts Children

    Marital conflict is a significant source of environmental stress for children.

  • Experts on Catholic Schools

    Against the backdrop of Catholic schools closing in various parts of the country, experts at Catholic University are helping school administrators chart a course for the future.

  • Team to Survey Early Childhood Services

    An interdisciplinary team at The Catholic University of America has embarked on a three-year project to identify best practices in early childhood development by Catholic schools and Catholic Charities nationally that will be used to enhance services in Washington, D.C.

  • Nursing Professor Explores Ethical Issues

    Professor Janice Agazio is researching ethical issues that occur in nursing practice during wartime deployments.