University of Georgia

Developing research questions & proposals, Research design & methodology, Conducting literature reviews, Data analysis & management, Data visualization & dissemination, Responsible conduct of research, Accountability & integrity of practice

Conducting research effectively involves synthesizing knowledge, analyzing data, applying ethical standards, and sharing findings with diverse audiences. This involves designing rigorous studies, interpreting complex information, visualizing data, and engaging communities through responsible and innovative research practices. 

GradUP: Research & Scholarship Key Topics

  • Knowledge Synthesis & Integration – Comprehensively understanding and using knowledge, facts, and data to inform thorough, relevant, and innovative research
  • Research Methodologies – Designing and implementing a study to garner valid and reliable results addressing the research aims
  • Data Analysis & Visualization – Processing data by applying statistical or analytical techniques to data to discover and disseminate useful information
  • Ethics & Accountability – Maintaining an environment of integrity, prevent unethical conduct, and hold research to high ethical standards
  • Outreach & Engagement – Engaging the larger academic and public communities in a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources acting as a partnership

GradUP: Research & Scholarship Resources

Skill Building

General Research Skills
  • Online Courses from the National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN)
    Create a free account and have access to a nation-wide network of research mentors and free online courses and resources to build your research skills.
  • Free Online Courses for Scientists by iBiology
    Enhance your research strategy through topics such as building your research community, general guidelines for bench work, planning your scientific journey, strategies for public engagement, business concepts for scientists, and more.
  • Research Skill Development Resources
    This list of resources is curated by a professor at the University of Kentucky, related to developing your skills with social scientific research. These resources primarily focus on those skills used to conduct social science research using large-sample survey designs.
UGA Libraries Research Resources
  • Research and Computational Data Management Services
    Resources, workshops, and support for student research, including data management planning; data collection, storage, access, and visualization; publishing, copyright, and digital preservation.
  • UGA Libraries Research Consultation
    One-on-one appointments to help with your research and information literacy needs, often in tandem with our instructional services. Consultations can assist with refining research topics, crafting a search strategy, citation management, and more.
  • McBay Science Library Makerspace
    A campus-wide resource supporting all UGA students in creative making for educational, non-commercial purposes.
  • Tech Lending
    The Main Library and McBay Science Library offer lending for tech such as laptops, graphing/scientific calculators, VR headsets, microphones, and more.
  • Catalog Resources
    Search tools to find cataloged sources, including books, journal articles, archived dissertations, GIS resources, audio/visual clips, and more.
  • Chat with a Librarian
    Live, interactive consultation for short questions.
Ethics of Research and Scholarship
Data Analysis and Visualization
  • Statistical Consulting Center
    The SCC provides collaborative research assistance to the UGA community, including graduate students. Consultations are available on a fee-for-service basis.
  • Research and Computational Data Management
    Resources, workshops, and support for student research, including data management planning; data collection, storage, access, and visualization; publishing, copyright, and digital preservation.
UGA Office of Research: Resources for Researchers

 

Programs / Certificates

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
Certificate Program in Translational Science
  • Certificate Program in Translational Science
    The Certificate Program in Translational Science is a formal 16-credit program open to UGA graduate students who seek to conduct research at the interface between basic and translational science and clinical medicine.
NSF GRFP Application Boot Camp
  • NSF GRFP Application Boot Camp
    Summer week-long workshop offered by the UGA Graduate School to prepare eligible graduate students to submit an application for the fall NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program funding competition.

 

Awards / Competitions

Graduate School Summer Doctoral Research Grants
Graduate School Dissertation Completion Awards
External fellowships for graduate student research
Graduate School Excellence in Research Award

 

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