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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Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Faculty and students receive funding to work on collaborative research during the summer. 

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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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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Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) Program

The VIP program is designed to facilitate long-term research involving large teams of faculty/staff members and students.

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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