All sociology and social work majors carry out research as a requirement for graduation. Students are encouraged to take a multidisciplinary approach and collaborate with faculty and students in other departments, such as Criminal Justice, Communication, Politics, Psychology, International Relations, and Nursing.

With a generous gift from the Arel family in 1997, the chemistry department created an endowed summer research fellowship in honor of Father Michael Custer, O.S.B. a long time faculty member in the chemistry department. This program promotes research during summers by Saint Anselm College students under the direction of faculty of the chemistry department. The award provides a student with a stipend and the opportunity to receive College housing, for a period of eight to ten weeks during the summer, by mutual agreement with your research mentor. The program is targeted at current sophomores and juniors who will carry out research projects within the chemistry department.