How do I get started?

Decide on your research area of interest.  What grabs your attention?  What are you curious about?  What do you enjoy studying?  What questions need to be answered?  Choose a  research topic in which you are genuinely interested and think you will enjoy investigating.  Don't try to solve all the problems of the world, but choose something that is doable in one or two semesters of part-time research.

Find a faculty mentor. If you know a faculty member with experience in your field of interest, you may contact the faculty member directly. If you don't have a faculty member in mind, browse the departmental contact list for suggestions or contact Dr. Jim Murowchick, SEARCH Director. Dr. Murowchick will listen to your research ideas and help you find a faculty mentor who has expertise in your area of interest.

Complete a SEARCH application. Applications are available online or you can pick one up in the SEARCH office in 408G Royall Hall, or from Dr. Murowchick.  Within the application is the opportunity to request research support in the form of a SEARCH grant.

Application deadlines: 
Fall Semester - September 26, 2008
Spring Semester - TBA
Summer Semester - TBA

 

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