<p>There should be a website for your institution’s research programs (if they have one). For example: [U-M</a> Research Administration](<a href=“http://www.research.umich.edu/]U-M”>http://www.research.umich.edu/)</p>
<p>I have also seen links in different departments where a professor is looking for help doing research on a related topic. You may be able to do research yourself but I don’t think just reading a book will count.</p>