Connecting students, advisors, and research groups

The level of support that PhD programs provide students receive when searching for a research group varies widely across disciplines. While some students come in with a clear sense of their research interests and potential advisors, others may struggle to find the right fit without adequate guidance. Both groups may face challenges, whether feeling overwhelmed by the process or discovering incompatibilities with their chosen research group. This research-based guide is designed to help faculty and administrators build or enhance departmental structures to connect students with research groups that align with their academic and personal needs.

This work is the result of a Research Hub project led by Ben Zwickl & Mike Verostek at the Rochester Institute of Technology.