Graduate research in the College of Arts and Science is boundary-breaking and world-changing.
With the vast resources of an R1 institution, coupled with a low mentor-to-student ratio and a compact campus, we provide a cutting-edge but personal experience. Collaboration across disciplines isn’t just possible, it’s the norm—you'll explore your field of study from a range of perspectives and with colleagues in different fields. Graduate research at Vanderbilt expands your horizons like nowhere else.
For detailed information about graduate research opportunities in your field of interest, learn more about our graduate programs.
Research in Action
Physics
Shaniya Jarrett
Shaniya is helping Black middle school girls reach for the stars through her astronomy and music program AstroBeats. Together, they translate NASA data into unique musical compositions, teaching the importance of thinking creatively about how to interpret scientific data, while demonstrating that reachable opportunities exist for all.