STUDENT RESOURCES

RESOURCES FOR EVERY STAGE OF YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY
Whether you are preparing to begin research, currently working on a project, or planning for life after graduation, these resources can help you take your next step. Select the topic that best matches your current needs.

Build Your Research Skills
Strengthen the skills needed to participate confidently in research, scholarship, and creative inquiry. Find guidance on developing research questions, locating and evaluating scholarly sources, understanding research methods, working with data, managing a project, and communicating your findings.

Best for: Students preparing to begin a project or strengthen their current research abilities. Explore Research Skills & Toolkits

Connect With a Faculty Research Mentor
Learn how to identify Morgan State faculty members whose work aligns with your interests and approach them professionally. Find guidance on searching faculty profiles, using ForagerOne, writing an introductory email, preparing for an initial meeting, and developing a productive mentoring relationship.

Best for: Students seeking a faculty mentor or a faculty-led research experience. Learn About Finding a Faculty Research Mentor

Prepare Strong Application Materials
Create professional materials that clearly communicate your experience, interests, skills, and goals. Find guidance and examples for writing a personal statement and developing or updating a curriculum vitae or résumé.

Best for: Students applying for research programs, internships, fellowships, funding, graduate school, or employment. View Personal Statement, CV & Résumé Resources

Conduct Research Responsibly
Understand the ethical and institutional responsibilities associated with conducting research. Find information about responsible conduct of research, human- and animal-subject protections, research approvals, laboratory and field safety, data management, authorship, plagiarism, and research integrity.

Best for: Students currently participating in or preparing to begin a research, scholarly, or creative project. Review Research Ethics & Compliance

Prepare for Graduate Education
Determine whether graduate school fits your academic and career goals and learn how to become a competitive applicant. Find guidance on identifying programs, understanding degree options, developing an application timeline, requesting recommendation letters, preparing application materials, and exploring graduate funding.

Best for: Students considering master’s or doctoral study after completing their undergraduate degree. Explore Graduate School Preparation

Plan Your Next Step After Graduation
Explore opportunities to gain additional research experience, strengthen your academic preparation, or clarify your career goals before entering graduate or professional school. Find information about postbaccalaureate research programs, PREP programs, fellowships, research positions, and other structured experiences for recent graduates.

Best for: Graduating seniors and recent graduates seeking a research-focused bridge to their next academic or professional opportunity. Explore Postbaccalaureate Opportunities

Need Help Selecting a Resource?
The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you identify the resources that best match your needs and determine your next step. Contact the Office of Undergraduate Research, our@morgan.edu)