Research and Writing
Writing Tools
LaTex and Overleaf
LaTex Document Preparation is an approved formatting option by the Graduate School, and Overleaf is designed to make the process of writing, editing and producing scientific papers faster for authors by providing an online LaTeX/Rich Text editor for their projects.
iThenticate
iThenticate is a plagiarism detection software designed to ensure manuscripts are properly cited, and also help manage workflow as documents are being reviewed and revised by supervisors and co-authors.
Digital Submission Requirements
Graduating students earning either master’s or doctoral degrees are required to publish their thesis, report, dissertation or treatise digitally and in accordance with certain formatting rules.
Texas Research
Overview of Research
The University of Texas at Austin is proud to be one of the world's leading research universities. Our students and faculty are encouraged to explore and discover in the arts, humanities and sciences — and across disciplinary boundaries.
Research Centers and Units
The University supports cutting-edge research in all disciplines, offering more than 200 dedicated research units and centers.
Human Subjects Research
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at The University of Texas at Austin is charged with reviewing all research conducted under the auspices of UT Austin. The purpose of an IRB is to ensure research involving humans applies ethical principles and complies with federal regulatory requirements for protecting the rights and welfare of human participants.
Animal Care and Use Program
As a student researcher, you may be called upon to study animals in a laboratory setting. It is important to understand your ethical responsibility as a member of the university and as a professional. Navigate to this page to learn more about mandatory and additional resources.
Research Tools
Office of Research Support and Compliance
Office of Research Support and Compliance ensures that all research conducted on campus complies with all applicable laws, regulations and university policies.
Office of Sponsored Projects
The Office of Sponsored Projects serves as the coordinating office for externally funded research and sponsored projects, assisting faculty and professional research staff in their efforts to secure and ensure proper stewardship of external funding.
Department of Statistics and Data Science
Get answers to your questions. This office offers students, faculty and staff free statistics consulting.
ProQuest Dissertations
ProQuest/UMI offers a number of tools to assist you in finding dissertations, including those written by UT Austin graduates.
ORCID
ORCID provides a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher supports automated linkages between you and your professional activities ensuring that your work is recognized.
Additional Resources
Copyright and Plagiarism
Students are encouraged to complete the copyright and plagiarism tutorials before they begin to write, as the tutorials are designed to educate the student on frequently confusing and changing copyright laws, as well as important issues related to plagiarism.
Libraries, Writing Center and Museums
As a graduate student, you will be challenged to master a subject, to solve problems and to extend the boundaries of current knowledge. The University of Texas at Austin provides the materials and support essential to this endeavor.
Keep in Mind: UT Austin believes that international experiences are essential to our academic mission.
While all travel abroad has inherent risks, some parts of the world pose heightened risks to the health and safety of travelers. To safeguard the well-being of students, faculty and staff going abroad, the International Oversight Committee created the Restricted Regions Travel Policy.