Data Collection and Analysis Software Access
All ACU students and faculty have free access to Qualtrics XM to support survey data collection and analysis. See the Qualtrics XM Resource Document for video-based and written instructional materials on how to access and use this resource.
Time-Limited Access to Data Analysis Software
The ARC has a limited number of licenses to the most commonly used analytical software, including NVIVO, SPSS, and Intellectus Statistics. ACU Dallas doctoral students who desire time-limited access to these resources to support their dissertation or doctoral project research can request access by filling out this form.
NOTE: Students cannot request access to the software until AFTER they have successfully defended their dissertation/doctoral project proposal/prospectus and obtained IRB approval.
Purchasing Data Analysis Software
Student who desire to purchase analytical software on their own can explore doing so using the following links:
- Quantitative Software
- Qualitative Software
Additional Resources for Students
Below are some common resources students utilize to support their research efforts:
- ACU Online Writing Center
- ACU Library Distance Learning Portal
- DNP Program Library Guide
- EdD Program Library Guide
- Digital Commons @ ACU
External Funding Resources for Faculty
Funding Search Tools: The ACU Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) provides a list of common funding search tools to explore in locating funding support. Additionally, all ACU faculty have access to the Pivot-RP search tool, which is the most comprehensive global source of research funding opportunities.
Grant Writing Resources: ORSP provides ACU faculty a host of grant writing resources on their website. Faculty can access these resources here.
Please note that prior to submitting a grant proposal to or entering into a contract or cooperative agreement with any external agency, the proposed funding request must be approved by the University. Information about this process can be found here.