The Office of Graduate Studies and Research offers support, services, and oversight of graduate work in the following areas:

Review Committees Managed by GS&R

• Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  Find out about the procedures and requirements for conducting research involving human subjects.

• Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
  Find out about the procedures and requirements for animal care and use in research.

• Thesis Review
  Read the University Thesis Guidelines and learn about the steps students must take to submit a master's thesis for review and publication.

Scholarships, Awards & Competitions

• Student Funding Opportunities: Scholarships and Awards
  Peruse the various funding options and rewards for outstanding work available to graduate students.

• SJSU Student Research Competition
  Find out how you can participate in our SJSU Research Competition. Winners of the SJSU Research Competition are invited to attend a CSU-wide competition.

• Outstanding Thesis Award
  Outstanding Thesis Awards are presented personally by the President of SJSU at Commencement each May.  Learn how to have your thesis considered.
  

 Academic Programs

• Interdisciplinary Studies
  Learn about the steps that need to be taken to pursue an interdisciplinary course of study.

Research Related Training Courses

• Training Opportunities for Students
  Visit this link to find out about training courses related to responsible conduct in research and similar topics.

What about admissions and degree requirements?

Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE) handles procedures related to admissions, and university level program requirements for graduate students.

Detailed information about applying to a graduate program, sending in transcrpits and other documents, steps for completing a master’s degree (including applying for Candidacy and Graduation), and important forms and deadlines, can be found on our sister website:

• Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluations (GAPE)

Make sure to verify the correct destination and recepient for all correspondence and documents, as GS&R is often confused for GAPE!