A university-linked project described an AI agent, AskAva, designed to guide graduate students through research methods and reduce friction around concepts like methodology choice, research paradigms, and capstone project execution. The program embeds the agent in coursework and allows instructors to tailor prompts and upload supporting materials. A key operational detail is that the project selected You.com due to institutional subscription access and the inclusion of source citations intended to support evaluation of credibility. The model is positioned as a real-time learning companion for students during scaffolded research activities, culminating in an independent capstone. For higher education leaders, the report is a concrete example of how institutions are operationalizing AI tutor systems within degree programs—balancing instructional support with citation transparency and faculty-controlled customization.