Career Readiness Resources: Graduate School Research

Interested in pursing research or academia? Use these databases to explore potential funding organizations, graduate schools, and graduate advisors! Use filters and search fields to search by name, institution, or research topic.

In some academic programs, identifying a graduate advisor before applying is beneficial or even required. The Web of Science Researcher Search tool can help you learn about potential advisors' research interests, institutions, and funding sources, making you a more informed applicant.

Steps to Use Researcher Search:

1. Go to Web of Science and select the Researchers tab above the search bar.
2. Enter the researcher's first and last name into the search fields and click Search.
3. Review the results and click the correct individual's name to view their profile.
   • If multiple records exist for the same person, check the boxes next to their name and select View as Combined Record.
4. Explore their profile to find details like their institution, research areas, metrics, and articles.
   • Tip: Read a few articles to see if your interests align and to learn about funding sources.

You can also use Web of Science to search for articles by topic to identify potential graduate advisors/ primary investigators working in your area of interest.