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Getting Started with Research at Â鶹´å

Graduate students at Cal State Â鶹´å can get involved with research in several ways, including: 

• Working with a professor on one of their existing research projects
• Proposing a research topic to a professor in an area you’re passionate about
• Creating a research opportunity by expanding on an assignment
• Developing a research project as part of an internship

Resources for Student Researchers

Cal State Â鶹´å supports its graduate student researchers in many ways, including funding opportunities and personalized academic assistance. 

Research Funding for Graduate Students

From tuition assistance to travel grants, Â鶹´å offers a variety of financial aid and funding to graduate students, including: 

• Research or teaching assistant stipends
• Research, Scholarship & Creative Activity (RSCA) grants
• CSU COAST awards (Council on Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology)

Research and Writing Assistance 

In addition to its vast print and digital collections, the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library at Cal State Â鶹´å offers a range of resources for students, including:

• Subject Resource Guides 
• How to Cite Your Sources

Additionally, our Cooperative Learning Center offers research writing assistance graduate students. 

Publishing Opportunities

Interested in publishing your research? We encourage graduate students to explore paper and manuscript submission guidelines for peer-reviewed journals in their discipline. A few examples include: 

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• (various journals in a range of disciplines)
• (various journals in a range of disciplines)