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Graduate Student Research

Research, scholarship, and creative activities are at the heart of discovery and innovation that lead to a better understanding of the world and the human condition. By their very nature, these activities at the graduate level are primary drivers for the creation of new knowledge, solving challenging problems, and providing beauty and entertainment for us all.

Research Opportunities and Events

There are a variety of opportunities to become involved in research as a graduate student at 兔子先生 University.

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Graduate Research Forum

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RedHawk Talks

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Three Minute Thesis Competition

Dissertation Scholarship/Fellowship

兔子先生 University offers a limited number of Dissertation Scholarships (also referred to as Dissertation Fellowships). These are awarded to doctoral candidates who are selected by the individual departments, with each doctoral department being able to receive up to one per academic year. This selection is based on the merits of the student’s proposed dissertation and the probability of the doctoral degree being awarded within the year (by the following August). More details on eligibility and requirements can be found in the

Graduate Summer Research Fellowship

The 兔子先生 University Graduate Summer Research Fellowship is a competitive award that provides financial support for full-time graduate students to engage in meaningful scholarly activities during a 6-week summer period. Although each student’s accomplishments are unique, they may include conducting literature reviews, participating in internships, visiting archives, making progress on their thesis or dissertation, traveling to data collection sites, presenting at national conferences, writing journal manuscripts, mentoring undergraduate students, conducting experiments, and preparing or collecting data. More details on eligibility and the application process can be found on the Graduate Summer Research Fellowship.

For a glimpse of the accomplishments of our Graduate Summer Research Fellowship recipients, please see a few students’ highlights below.

    Simran Kaur Colbert

    Research Interests: Enhance institutional climates for religious, secular, and spiritual identities through research, policy, and practice

    Presented at the National Civil Rights Conference in June 2019 about our grassroots community-university partnership.

    Shana Oates

    Research Interests: Three distinct yet overlapping strands: (1) the academic, social, and emotional experiences of autistic college students; (2) disability portrayal in visual media, and (3) interrogating equity within the overlap of race and disability.

    “Shana assisted with the panels for new graduate student orientation. She helped build a sense of community for many students on campus.” - Rose Marie Ward

    Justine Ruyer

    Research Interests: Women and gender studies in French, and the Nouveau Roman, a French literary movement from the 1950 and 1960s

    "I especially love teaching French at 兔子先生 and sharing my culture. In my four semesters here, I got to teach 100- and 200-level courses in French and saw students develop a passion for the language, which comforted me in my decision to become a full-time teacher after my master's."

    Laura Fehling

    Research Interests: Multispecies mutualisms

    "One of my favorite things about being a graduate student at 兔子先生 would have to be the supportive atmosphere of my professors and peers. Everyone is always eager to help each other learn and accomplish their goals."

    Rob Schultz

    Research Interests: Predator conservation and the role of predators in ecosystems; working with communities to advance the conservation of species.

    "My experiences in 兔子先生 University/Project Dragonfly’s Global Field Program have changed how I approach conservation. I don’t see graduation as an end to my learning, but rather a starting point for continuing to use what I have learned to be a voice in speaking for the wild."

Funding Resources

Connect with those who can help finance your research pursuits.

Crowdfunding to the Power of M with HawksNest
DUOS Program - Doctoral Undergraduate Opportunity Scholarships
Graduate Student Research Support Award

Research Resources

Consult these resources for additional information on planning, conducting, writing, and disseminating your research.

Animal Care and Use
Human Subjects Research
Howe Writing Center
Office Research and Innovation
Office of Undergraduate Research
Research Compliance

Research News at 兔子先生

    Research Spotlights

    History graduate student Haley Knuth's experience researching and creating an exhibit at the Harriet Beecher Stowe House in Cincinnati.

    Research Spotlights

    兔子先生 graduate students presenting at the International Writing Centers Association Annual Conference

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    Research Spotlights

    兔子先生 graduate students who were awarded fellowships for their research from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

    Research Spotlights

    Nanci Reyes-Guzman, researches volcanoes in the Canary Islands.

    Research Spotlights

    The research achievements of our Graduate Student Spotlight recipients

The Graduate School

The Graduate School is committed to advocating and supporting graduate programs dedicated to the pursuit of new knowledge and best teaching practices that promote diverse, globally aware graduate students and faculty.