Learning Communities and Networks
Connect with a diverse network of mentors and peers, and find opportunities that help you thrive as a social work scholar and leader.
Our expanding global network provides a space for meaningful conversation centered on rigorous, evidence-based, and ethically sound research.
Doctor Students
As a doctoral student, you are a leader in advancing social work science.
Through mentorship, scholarly exchange, and dialogue, SSWR is here to support you in creating and disseminating ethical, evidence-based, and impactful research.
Resources for Your Journey
Master's Students
Your work as a master's student is critical to bridging the gap between theory and practice. SSWR supports you in translating research into action and aligning research, policy, and practice to make a tangible difference. We provide the tools and connections to help you apply evidence-based knowledge to real-world challenges.
Resources for Your Career:
- Evidence-Based Practice Toolkits: Explore resources that help you apply impactful, evidence-based interventions in your field placements and future career.
- Policy and Advocacy Briefs: Access SSWR's policy briefs and learn how research informs legislative action and community-level change.
- Mentorship and Networking Events: Connect with professionals who are actively using research to drive policy and practice in the field.
- Student Member Volunteer Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience by volunteering with SSWR and getting an inside look at how a professional organization operates.
Undergraduate Students
Welcome to the world of social work research! SSWR is here to help you explore how academic inquiry can champion social justice and create positive change. We provide the foundational resources and inspiring examples you need to see how ethical and impactful research can address society's most pressing issues.
Resources for Your Career:
- Introduction to Social Work Research: A guide to understanding what social work research is, why it matters, and how it can lead to a fulfilling career.
- Student Awards and Scholarships: Discover financial aid opportunities and recognition programs designed specifically for undergraduates.
- Annual Conference Student Experience: Attend dedicated sessions at the annual conference to learn from leading researchers and network with peers.
- Research Assistantship Guidance: Learn how to get involved in research projects at your university and gain valuable hands-on experience.
Featured Advocate
“This experience has reinforced the connection between scholarship and action and inspired me to lead doctoral students to see social work as a powerful force for justice and change.”
Fatima Mabrouk, MSW
SSWR Doctoral Student Director-at-Large
Silver School of Social Work
New York University
