Research and Scholarship

Develop research, writing, and scholarly expertise.

Graduate Research & Writing Studio

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Meet with a research & writing partner or send a draft online. The Grad Studio supports all graduate-level research, writing, speaking, and reading, including support for data and statistics.

Library Resources for Grad Students

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This guide serves to orient graduate students to the resources and services provided by Western Libraries Subject Teams.

Zotero Research Management

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Access free research management software to help you keep track of your sources and cite them in the format your discipline requires. Zotero help is available in the Grad Hub and in the Studio.

Research Integrity

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  • Human Participant Research and IRB
  • Animal Care and Use
  • Research Compliance and Responsible Conduct of Research training

Presenting Research

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Coming soon: support for Scholars Week 3MT-style short talks, crafting elevator pitches, effectively conveying research in conversation, crafting LinkedIn blurbs, and other ways graduate students present and discuss their work.

Research & Creative Opportunities Grants

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Up to $1,500 in funding to engage in research, scholarly and creative work that has the potential to significantly impact graduate student educational goals. 

Ross Travel Grants

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The Ross Travel Grant supports graduate student travel to present research at professional meetings and conferences and to strengthen professional connections.