Research at PAU

Palo Alto University (PAU) is dedicated to research that forwards knowledge in the behavioral and social sciences, improves lives, and provides PAU students with opportunities to participate in research and gain scientific knowledge that benefits society. PAU strives to inspire faculty and student researchers to make lasting impacts on society and the field of psychology through research pursuits that address relevant, critical, and prominent issues of today.

PAU’s research initiatives cover a wide range of areas. Access the list of research labs at PAU here.

Find Research Articles

To find articles and use PAU Libraries psychology and counseling databases, visit the PAU library website at

https://www.paloaltou.edu/library

For assistance with finding journal articles, using databases, and doing literature searches. contact the PAU librarians at

librarians@paloaltou.edu

PAU Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Research involving human subjects must be approved by the board, through the submission of your proposal via IRB Manager. For more information on how to submit an IRB, submission deadlines, and rules, click here.

Applying for Research Grants

Grant writing for research funding can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but one that underpins your academic success. Here are some useful pointers and advice to help you with the application process.

Do your background work: Funding bodies, eligibility and guidelines
Leave plenty of time
Be clear and get feedback in advance
Explain the impact
Choose the best team for the work
Budget carefully and provide value for money
Provide a clear methodology

For more information: https://blog.mendeley.com/2017/06/15/how-to-write-a-good-research-funding-application/