Graduate students thrive in an environment that provides experienced role models and skilled research mentors. Conversely, faculty who are deeply engaged in research, profit from the energy and fresh ideas customarily provided by graduate students. This synergistic relationship helps build a strong professional research culture at ZU.

Graduate students at ZU are encouraged to play an active role in the university's research portfolio.  Students have the opportunity to work with experienced Faculty members to conduct meaningful research projects.  Students may engage at various levels ranging from working as paid Research Assistants to full Co-Investigator status.

Graduate students are also encouraged to conduct their own independent research as part of their studies.