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Research

The College of Communication & Information Sciences inspires students and faculty to question the way we communicate through cutting-edge labs and software. We challenge scholars to strengthen their work through experiential study and lead the conversation through workshops, colloquia and symposiums.

Research

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 the ICIR and labs, 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.

Labs

C&IS houses research labs and offers creative services to companies and organizations of all sizes. From data collection and analysis to logo design and facility rentals, connect with top-tier organizations and industry leading researchers.

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

Several of our faculty present award-winning research at national conferences. C&IS also hosts the Discerning Diverse Voices Symposium on Diversity (DDVS), where participants present on a range or diversity topics. 

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 foundation and government grants to support their scholarship. Contact Dr. Rebecca Britt  for more information.