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!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Ñý¼§Ö±²¥faculty or staff member who exhibits sustained exceptional mentoring of undergraduate researchers at Kennesaw State.