Find Funding for Faculty Involved Research
Explore funding opportunities for faculty members from the Office of Undergraduate
Research at KSU. Programs like the Summer Undergraduate Research Program and the Undergraduate
Research and Education Abroad Program offer support for collaborative research and
education abroad experiences. The First-Year and Sophomore Scholars Programs pair
students with faculty mentors for research guidance while the Vertically Integrated
Projects (VIP) Program supports long-term research. Our Outstanding Undergraduate
Research Mentor Award honors exceptional mentorship.
Please find additional information on each dedicated page for more details on how
to get involved!
First-Year Scholars Program
This program is designed to pair first-year students who are interested in research
with faculty mentors who will guide them on research in their respective disciplines.
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Sophomore Scholars Program
The Sophomore Scholars Program is an extension of the First-Year Scholars Program.
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Junior & Senior Scholars Program
The Junior & Senior Scholars Program is an advanced continuation of the First-Year
and Sophomore Scholars Programs, designed to support upper-level undergraduate students
as they deepen their research experience and expertise.
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Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Faculty and students receive funding to work on collaborative research during the summer.
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Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CURES) Funding
In a CURE, faculty embed authentic research experiences into an existing course. Students
in the course have the opportunity to participate in a project that has the potential
to advance research in their field, opening up more research experiences to students
who might not otherwise have had the opportunity to participate.
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Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program
The VIP program is designed to facilitate long-term research involving large teams
of faculty/staff members and students.
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Year Of.....Undergraduate Research (YOUR) Program
Are you working with undergraduate researchers related to the Year Of Program? Check
out the funding below.
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Undergraduate Research and Education Abroad Program
Faculty can earn up to $5,000 to support their education abroad experience that includes
undergraduate research
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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
This award is given to a KSU faculty or staff member who exhibits sustained exceptional
mentoring of undergraduate researchers at Kennesaw State.
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