Navigating research, selecting a research advisor, or choosing a research program can be very daunting. There are so many options! This is why we created the Take a Researcher to Lunch (TRL) program to assist graduate students during these phases. 

It is straightforward: First, please contact the professor you would like to have lunch with. Next, apply for the meal vouchers via the link below. Two meal vouchers will be sent to the professor's mailbox via campus mail; you will be notified when we do. 

Finally, schedule lunch or coffee at your preferred Campus dining location  

Application for the TRL program

 The Take a Researcher to Lunch Program is now open for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications close on June 15, 2027.

If you have questions, contact studentresearch@jmu.edu.