Research
The BU Wheelock Research Office is committed to engaging students in research at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Working with BU Wheelock faculty, students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience as researchers both within BU Wheelock and in the wider Boston University community.
Master’s & Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Opportunities to work closely with faculty researchers and engage in ongoing research projects are available to both graduate and undergraduate students at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Explore the list of current student research opportunities.
Doctoral Students
Teaching Assistant/Fellow/Facilitator and Grader Application form: For BU Wheelock graduate students interested in applying for a position or need one of these positions as a condition of their PhD fellowships
Graduate Student Awards & Funding
BU Wheelock supports graduate student research by offering a variety of awards and funding opportunities. These resources help students advance their academic goals and make meaningful contributions to the field of education. To learn more about these awards, visit Graduate Student Awards & Funding.
- Graduate Research & Scholarship Award (GRASA)
- Dr. Ann S. Ferren Research Fund in Education
- Graduate Travel & Research Funding
- Graduate Student Reimbursement Form
- Additional Dissertation Funds for Doctoral Students
- Student Support Fund
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Information and training needed to be able to participate in human subjects research is available through the Boston University Office of Research Ethics & Compliance. The mandatory human subjects training must be completed by all individuals, including students, who will be involved in the design and conduct of your research, regardless of whether they receive compensation from the award.
BU Wheelock students should follow the student IRB submission protocol. For a step-by-step instructions for submission to the IRB, review the Wheelock IRB Pre-Review Checklist.
Departmental Representatives
Counseling Psychology & Applied Human Development
Teaching and Learning
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Language & Literacy Education
