Research at the School

The University of Kansas School of Health Professions is recognized for its highly ranked educational programs where faculty conduct cutting-edge research and instill in their students a curiosity for scientific inquiry. The PhD programs in the departments of Hearing and Speech, Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy are preparing scholars who are making a difference in higher education and in applied research in the United States and throughout the world.

The School ranks highly in NIH funding among schools of allied health at public universities; other sources of external grant funding include the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association, The Rosebud Foundation, and the Freedom Fund, as well as private companies such as Dairy Management, Inc. In a highly competitive environment, faculty and their students have had an unprecedented success that has led to strong external grant funding.