Research
Research
Starts Here
About COLA ResearchUndergraduate ResearchResearch Support OfficeCORS Programs & ResourcesExternal Faculty FellowshipsCOLA Faculty Travel GrantsPhoto Credit.
The Office of Research & Scholarship
Fostering independent and collaborative research and scholarship of our faculty and students to maximize UT's impact on people and society | CORS Mission Statement
Learn More
Photo Credit.
Research Highlights
Research Events
Undergraduate Research
Learn More About Research in COLA
Research is for everyone, and the COLA Undergraduate Research team is here to support you on your journey. Explore the many exciting programs and projects happening across COLA and find pathways that help you grow, build transferable skills, and take the next step toward your goals.
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP)
URAP opens the door to hands‑on research in COLA, from group‑based cohort projects to individualized research experiences. Discover how our structured, supportive program helps you build confidence, connect with mentors, and take your next steps as a researcher.
Pathways to Research
Want to get involved but not sure where to begin? Check out Pathways to Research, a one‑credit introductory course that helps you learn core skills, explore projects across COLA, and build a strong foundation for opportunities like URAP.
Research Spotlight
Coming soon! Explore stories from URAP students at different stages of the program and learn about their experiences, insights, and the exciting research they’re contributing to across COLA.
COLA by 2s
Hear from two COLA students about how they got started participating in undergraduate research
Graduate Research
Photo Credit.
Graduate Research in COLA
The College of Liberal Arts supports high-impact, cutting-edge graduate student research across a significant variety of dedicated and cross-disciplinary programs within academic departments, organized research units, centers, institutes, and dedicated initiatives and laboratories. The Office of Research & Scholarship partners closely with the Office of Graduate Studies to support COLA student success.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Graduate Education
As students, researchers, teaching assistants, assistant instructors, and research assistants, graduate students play a cruical role in the mission of the College of Liberal Arts. Our 34 programs and areas of study enable students pursuing Ph.D. and M.A. degrees to enjoy high-quality instruction, cutting-edge research training, extensive mentoring and professional socialization opportunities, and the excitement of life in a global city.
Learn MorePhoto Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Photo Credit.
Graduate Research in COLA
The College of Liberal Arts supports high-impact, cutting-edge graduate student research across a significant variety of dedicated and cross-disciplinary programs within academic departments, organized research units, centers, institutes, and dedicated initiatives and laboratories. The Office of Research & Scholarship partners closely with the Office of Graduate Studies to support COLA student success.
Graduate Education
As students, researchers, teaching assistants, assistant instructors, and research assistants, graduate students play a cruical role in the mission of the College of Liberal Arts. Our 34 programs and areas of study enable students pursuing Ph.D. and M.A. degrees to enjoy high-quality instruction, cutting-edge research training, extensive mentoring and professional socialization opportunities, and the excitement of life in a global city.