The Office of Research
The Office of Research provides support to facilitate faculty research, scholarship, and creative activity through its leadership, research environments, initiatives and funding opportunities. As the overarching body with oversight of research and creative resources, the Office of Research seeks to empower faculty in pursuit of scholarly excellence, driving innovation and advancing knowledge.
The Institute for Communication & Information Research
The Institute for Communication & Information Research (ICIR) offers research and creative services to companies and organizations of all sizes. From data collection and analysis to logo design and facility rentals, ICIR connects organizations and individuals with top communication and information professionals at The University of Alabama.
Research Facilities
The Office of Research in C&IS offers dedicated research labs for faculty, graduate, and undergraduate students. These facilities provide comprehensive support for research, scholarship, and creative media projects, including film production and storytelling.
Opportunities
Applied Research
Opportunities like Capstone Agency, AdTeam and the Alabama Forensic Council help students build skills that make them more competitive in their careers. Learn more in the engagement portal.
Beyond Sports Initiative
The Beyond Sports Initiative bridges the academic study of sports and the sports industry by addressing urgent issues in sports and gaming. Contact Dr. Kenon Brown to learn more.
Events
Our faculty present award-winning research at national and international conferences.
Resources
Participant Pool
The Participant Pool helps students learn more about the research process both as participants and as researchers.
Software
The University of Alabama makes a number of software programs available at no cost for students, faculty or staff.
Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC)
The ADHC provides faculty, staff and students the resources they need to explore digital humanities.
Grants and Funding
C&IS encourages faculty to secure external funding through external grants to support their research. Contact Dr. Rebecca Britt  for more information.