Undergraduate and Graduate
Research in Business
Students can enrich their educational experience by conducting research on a wide variety of business topics. Participating in undergraduate and graduate research can provide opportunities for you to:

- Develop a range of transferable skills
- Improve your communication skills
- Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking skills
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Develop mentoring relationships
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Develop creativity, problem-solving, and intellectual independence
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Find opportunities to present and publish your ideas
- Explore career and graduate education options
- Cultivate an understanding of research design and methodology
Funding opportunities for research are available from on-campus sources, including the College of Business and the Office of Student Research and Innovation.
Resources offered by the Office of Student Research and Innovation:
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Student Travel Award grants: highly competitive mini-grants for up to $1,000 (international travel) and $750 for domestic travel.
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Undergraduate Research Enrichment Funds: Projects are funded up to $3,000 to support research projects conducted by undergraduates with faculty mentor support.
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Presentation opportunities at the Annual APSU Research & Creativity Forum and Graduate Research Extravaganza.
To learn more about other research opportunities and funding, visit the Office of Student Research and Innovation.