This fellowship is open to all undergraduate students from any discipline at Kennesaw State University. Fellows will be expected to work with a faculty advisor to write a paper over the course of their fellowship. In addition to the formal requirements of the fellowship, there will also be opportunities to receive funding to present research at academic conferences.

The Bagwell Center for the Study of Markets and Economic Opportunity (Bagwell Center) Research Fellowship is open to undergraduate students from any discipline or program across Kennesaw State University’s campuses. The Fellowship seeks to engage students in the academic conversation about the impact of market institutions on society. Fellows will work with a faculty advisor and Dr. Timothy Mathews (Bagwell Center Director) to produce a paper suitable for publication on the Bagwell Center webpage. In addition to producing a paper, fellows will also be expected to present their original research at a symposium on KSU’s Kennesaw campus during the Spring semester. The fellowship offers a total stipend of $1,500 per year. Fellows are also encouraged to apply for funding opportunities from the Bagwell Center to attend and present their research at academic conferences.

Read a pdf of the Undergraduate Research Fellowship flyer

The Bagwell Center is currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. The deadline to apply is August 25, 2023. To apply, please fill out the form below.

We are no longer accepting applications for the academic year.
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