3
American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare fellows (faculty and faculty emeriti)
10.6 m
dollars in total research awards (FY25)
3
nationally recognized research centers/institutes
30+
full-time faculty
Our Faculty
Learn about our faculty. Explore their recent publications, areas of expertise, and the courses they teach.
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Centers & Institutes
Our three nationally recognized research centers/institutes focus on innovation and impact, tackling today's most pressing social challenges.
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Areas of Expertise
From health to housing, our faculty research is at the forefront of social work innovation. Our expertise includes 12 key areas of focus.
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Social Work Research Network
Housed within BU School of Social Work, the Social Work Research Network (SWRnet) provides timely information about research resources for all areas of social work practice and research. Subscribers receive weekly email updates about funding opportunities, calls for papers, conference deadlines, and newly published research.
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