Applications to Conduct Research
Research and Student Outcomes
Department Address
1515 Hughes Way
Long Beach, CA 90810
Updated Policy Effective January 2026
Starting January 2026, the Office of Research and Student Outcomes will significantly reduce the number of new research applications. This change is necessary to manage resources effectively during a period of limited staffing and budget constraints.
Applications may be considered under the following circumstances:
- Current LBUSD employees enrolled in the LBUSD/San Diego State Doctoral Program or completing graduate research for a master’s or doctoral degree.
- Program researchers with an existing district partnership who are collecting data or conducting research aligned with the District's Strategic Plan.
What is considered "research" in LBUSD?
Research in education refers to any methodological or systematic process to increase the body of knowledge to inform practices and policies. It encompasses all investigation, measurement, and evaluation activities, including design, pilots, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, and conclusions and recommendations. Research may include primary data collection, secondary data usage, or both.
- Prior to submitting an application, review the Application (& Pre-Application) Windows, Considerations, Cover Sheet, and Strategic Plan and Themes and Indicators in the Supplemental Resources for Applications to Conduct Research.
Supplemental Resources for Applications to Conduct Research
- To indicate interest in conducting research in LBUSD, please complete our Interest Form/Pre-application.
LBUSD Interest Form/Pre-application to Conduct Research
- For doctoral students at our partner universities (CSULB, SDSU), please complete an application. Research applications may take up to 8 weeks for review, so plan well in advance of the projected start date.
LBUSD Application to Conduct Research for Partner University Doctoral Students
- Further inquiries may be directed to: ConductResearch@lbschools.net
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