Student Resources

Honors students attending a nursing conference with Dr. Patricia Grady.

Research is an exploratory activity to gain a better understanding of the world. Participating in research provides students with the opportunity to interact with faculty, gain new knowledge, and participate in cutting edge projects. Several resources are available at ECU to assist you with your research.

University Resources

• ECU Office of Undergraduate Research – Provides information about ECU undergraduate research including finding a mentor, funding, and course-based research experiences
• ECU Graduate School – Leads you to research and funding opportunities in graduate school
• ECU Research & Creative Achievement Week – Provides information on submitting research to ECU’s Research & Creative Achievement Week

Libraries

East Carolina University Library sites contain access to popular databases that hold thousands of journals, articles, books, and more to support your research.

• Joyner Library
• Laupus Health Sciences Library

CON library liaisons are Amanda Haberstroh (haberstroha17@ecu.edu) and Carrie Forbes (forbesc@ecu.edu).

Funding Opportunities

• ECU Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Awards – Provides information about funding for undergraduate research
• CON Doctoral Student Research Grants – Proposal information for grants to support research activities by current doctoral students in the College of Nursing
• Student Travel Request – Request form for travel awards available for CON PhD students