Undergraduate Research in Study Abroad

Undergraduate research and education abroad experiences are two high-impact practices that have a transformative effect on students (Kuh, 2008) and that contribute to KSU's R2 Roadmap. The Office of Undergraduate Research and the Office of Global Education are pleased to announce a new partnership designed to facilitate undergraduate research in education abroad programs at Kennesaw State University.

Global Education will fund at least three awards of up to $5,000 for faculty-led education abroad programs that incorporate research approved by the Office of Undergraduate Research. These awards are meant to help cover faculty expenses to reduce the overall cost of the program and make the program more affordable for students. Additional funds for the research, if necessary, can be obtained through the URCA program in the Office of Undergraduate Research. 

research students at conference

If you have questions, please email:

Education Abroad Office of Undergraduate Research

 

    1. Faculty are eligible if they have an approved faculty-led proposal to study abroad. See more details about proposing an education abroad experience.
    2. There must be an undergraduate research component to the education abroad experience.

  • Both deadlines have passed, and the application is now closed.

    August 28th: by this date, please email Amy Buddie (abuddie@kennesaw.edu), Director of Undergraduate Research, to set up a time to discuss the research component of your education abroad program to get feedback ahead of the application deadline. The meeting can take place after August 28th, but please request the meeting by then.

    September 12th: deadline to submit application

  • Proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 

    1. The degree to which the undergraduate research experience is related to the education abroad site.
    2. The degree to which the undergraduates are involved in meaningful research that can lead to a presentation at the Symposium of Student Scholars and/or other conferences.
    3. The degree to which the syllabus meets the undergraduate research guidelines for the It's About Engagement initiative. 
    1. The project should meet the definition for undergraduate research from the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR): "A mentored investigation or creative inquiry conducted by undergraduates that seeks to make a scholarly or artistic contribution to knowledge."
    2. The project should be presented at the Symposium of Student Scholars or other appropriate venue.
    3. The syllabus includes a critical reflection and meets the Undergraduate Research Guidelines for the It's About Engagement initiative.
  • At the end of the program, faculty will be asked to complete this survey, and students will be asked to complete this survey.