Graduate Research Opportunities for Workforce Development (GROW) - Coming soon
The GROW program, developed and directed by FIU’s Center for Development, Support, and Success in Engineering and Computing (CDSSEC) within the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), is a forthcoming expansion of the successful OURS undergraduate research initiative. It is designed to extend similar structured research support to graduate students across the College.
Targeted toward thesis-track master’s students, including those enrolled in accelerated BS/MS pathways, GROW aims to deepen graduate-level engagement in faculty-mentored research. The program is anticipated to offer graduate assistantships and/or tuition waivers, enabling students to pursue rigorous research while reducing financial barriers.
The program’s design centers on preparing master’s students for doctoral studies, competitive STEM careers, and leadership roles in research-intensive environments. Once launched, GROW will serve as a critical bridge between advanced coursework and impactful research, positioning students for long-term professional success.
Our Vision
GROW is designed to provide structured research opportunities aligned with each student’s academic focus and career goals. Through mentorship and hands-on project experience, the program helps graduate students develop advanced analytical, technical, and professional skills valued in both academia and industry.
The program is expected to offer graduate assistantships and tuition waivers, enabling students to engage in research while reducing financial barriers. GROW prepares master’s students for doctoral studies, competitive STEM careers, and leadership roles in research-intensive fields.
GROW serves as an important bridge from advanced coursework to meaningful research and long-term professional success.