Tiger Research Path to Success

Student Guide to Research, Fellowships and Graduate Study

High School Students

Mizzou is a premier research institution – and our faculty and students work together every day to answer big questions that improve our world and how we live in it. And it’s more than just lab science — scholarship comes in all shapes and sizes and degree programs. Do you want to add to the body of human knowledge? Start preparing now!

Steps
1 Take HS Classes that help with an academic research journey 2 Identify your research interests 3 Find a faculty mentor 4 Apply to the Honors College

Undergraduate Students

All Mizzou students can participate in research with a faculty mentor to begin building their research careers. The Office of Undergraduate Research can help you find and apply for undergraduate research opportunities

Steps
1 Explore Resources 2 Identify your research interests 3 Find a faculty mentor

Students with advanced research interests and established faculty mentors can begin creating a body of work to support applications for presentations, summer programs and prestigious awards and fellowships.

Steps
1 Find programs and funding
2 Take advantage of advanced opportunities
a Present your research b Apply for fellowships 3 Find and apply for off-campus summer research programs

Students interested in pursuing a career in research

Steps
1 Career Center recommendations for preparing for graduate school 2 Explore options for graduate study 3 Prepare academically for graduate school 4 Prepare for standardized exams 5 Preparing the application 6 Get help at the Campus Writing Center 7 Identify funding for graduate school 8 Apply for NSF GRF and other prestigious awards and fellowships

Students in the Honors College have additional research and scholarship opportunities as incoming freshman once they are on campus.

Steps
1 Apply to the Honors Premier and Research Scholarships 2 Apply to the Cherng Summer Scholars program

Graduate Students

Master’s students with a growing body of work should begin thinking about doctoral studies. All graduate students should build applications for prestigious awards and fellowships and network with faculty mentors at all stages of their program.

Steps
1 Why prestigious fellowships 2 How to prepare 3 Graduate student support for external awards 4 Grad Essentials Canvas site for fellowships and grant writing

Doctoral students in many disciplines may benefit from advanced mentored training as a postdoctoral scholar.

Steps
1 Why postdoctoral fellowship? 2 What is a postdoctoral scholar?

Mizzou postdocs who intent to pursue tenure track faculty positions should begin thinking about early career awards to continue building their research portfolio and CV. Staying in touch with your mentor and beginning to mentor other scholars is important to career development.

Steps
1 Applying for external fellowships and awards