There is currently a dearth of material on respiratory therapy students who choose to do research as part of their academic training. The significance of research for respiratory therapists will be covered in this article, along with the attitudes RRTs currently have toward it and a student-mentor-led experience in an elective research opportunity. Outlining one's goals and areas of interest in research will make it easier to find mentors who have experience in areas of study other than the conventional RRT framework. RRTs that are well-suited to serve as research mentors should also be found, and it's possible to pay them for their time and labour during student observership. The next dilemma is how to teach interested respiratory therapy students about RRT research while still adhering to frequently rigid regulatory training programmes. It's critical to get in touch with a mentor with a clear purpose and predetermined objectives for the elective experience. Finding mentors with experience outside the traditional RRT framework will be easier if one is clear about their research objectives and areas of interest. Finding RRTs who are qualified to serve as research mentors is also important; they can be compensated for their efforts while students are watching them at work.