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All students are encouraged to disseminate their research by presenting at conferences and publishing when possible. Clinical graduate students are required to disseminate their research at least once yearly by presenting or co-authoring papers. The department鈥檚 Brown Bag series is one way to gain experience presenting research; see the current Colloquium & Brown Bag Coordinator for getting on the schedule to present. Experimental graduate students are expected to present at a Brown Bag by the end of their second year.

The university鈥檚 Expo (/studentexpo) is another local and cost effective way to present research and also offers monetary prizes for presentations. For presenting at conferences in your own research area, your mentor is the best resource for the places to present.

Three-Minute Thesis Competition (3MT)

For funding conferences, see Financial Resources.

These include free webinars that offer scientific and statistical training. Virtual career events, the 鈥渉ow did you get that job鈥� series, etc. 

• free membership through OHIO
• To access these services you have to become a member, but OU pays for your membership. You then have access to all of their services, which include some teaching support, but also some Dissertation Success and writing support groups.

• Writing support (particularly for womxn and non-binary individuals): 

Dissertation Writing Support Program

• a year-long program offered by the Graduate College; you must register for at the beginning of an academic year.

Thesis and Dissertations (TAD)

• offers workshops to aid students in preparing theses and dissertations with correct formatting.

• APA has resources for all levels of graduate and post-graduate school, including specific suggestions for individuals from diverse groups. This includes becoming a member of the graduate student division of APA (APAGS)

Transitioning out of Academia

Additional Resources for Navigating Graduate School

• Bell, D.J., Foster, S.L., & Cone, J.D. (2020). Dissertations and theses from start to finish: Psychology and related fields (3rd ed.) American Psychological Association.
• Calarco, J.M. (2020). A field guide to grad school: Uncovering the hidden curriculum (skills for scholars). Princeton University Press.
• Miller, A.B. (2009). Finish your dissertation once and for all! How to overcome psychological barriers, get results, and move on with your life. American Psychological Association.
• Prinstein, M. J. (Ed.). (2022). The portable mentor: Expert guide to a successful career in psychology (3rd ed.), Springer. Note: available for free download for graduate students (via OU鈥檚 server) at:
• Rackham Graduate School, University of Michigan. (2018). How to get the mentoring you want: A guide for graduate students. Retrieved from
• Shanok, A., & Elden, N. B. (Eds.). (2021). Thriving in Graduate School: The Expert鈥檚 Guide to Success and Wellness. Rowman & Littlefield.