Get Started with Research
Don't know where to begin?
Current undergraduate W&M students - Here's where to start:
- Identify a faculty mentor! Refer to this guide for tips!
- Ask a Research Ambassador for help!
- Apply for funding to support your research!
- Verify that your research complies with the highest ethical standards.
- Present your work on campus and/or at a conference!
Charles Center Undergraduate Research Hub
Looking for more resources and guidance? Check out our Charles Center Undergraduate Research Hub on Blackboard, a comprehensive repository of information about getting started with research both on campus and further afield.
You can self-enroll by first logging into Blackboard and then clicking on this link. You must be logged in first to Blackboard before clicking the course link. Next to the course name, click the dropdown arrow and click "Enroll."
Events and Workshops
Browse the event slider below to learn more about upcoming opportunities such as How to Get Started in Research workshops, the Research Opportunities Fair, grant application information sessions, and research symposia (to get inspired and network with current student researchers).
