Student Research

Student research and creative opportunities

Student Travel Awards

Students involved in research and creative endeavors may apply for funding to attend and present at conferences, which helps them stand out when applying for jobs or graduate/professional school. Learn about travel scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.

Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Awards

Undergraduate degree-seeking students enrolled in any major in the College of Arts and Sciences are invited to apply for research awards to conduct projects with faculty members in the college. Faculty in other colleges of K-State may serve as co-mentors, but the primary mentor must have a faculty appointment in the College of Arts and Sciences. Projects must be one summer or one semester in length.

Each awardee receives a $1,500 scholarship. It is applied to the student’s financial aid package. If the research project is not successfully completed, the award must be refunded.

Faculty mentors can support up to two (2) student applications each semester. Exceptions to the limited number of applicants per mentor may be made under special circumstances, but mentors should seek approval by emailing artsciugo@ksu.edu prior to students completing applications. Mentors will have access to $250 per student recipient for the purchase of supplies, printing, or other similar needs to support the student's research project.

Complete and acceptable applications will be prioritized by the following criteria:

  • Students majoring in a degree program within the College of Arts and Sciences and faculty mentor is from an Arts and Sciences department. We encourage interdisciplinary projects so student and mentor do not need to be from the same department.
  • Students who are enrolled full-time or have a history of full-time enrollment. For example, seniors need not be full-time if they do not require a full-time load to graduate.
  • Students who have not received a prior award under this program. Students may receive funding for a maximum of two semesters but must apply each semester even if they are continuing the same project.
  • Depending on the number of applications received, mentors may be asked to help us prioritize their student applicants if mentor has endorsed multiple applicants.

Student Application Deadlines
Spring project: November 1
Summer project: March 1 (new summer enrollment requirement explained below)
Fall project: May 1

Application for Undergraduate Research Scholarship

For questions, please email artsciugo@k-state.edu.

 

Award Recipients

 

Other Research Awards

Johnson Cancer Research Center student awards

The Johnson Cancer Research Center offers undergraduate and graduate students funding awards to conduct research with its affiliated faculty and to travel to present research at conferences. Learn more.

University Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Student in Research

The Presidential Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Student in Research recognizes outstanding contributions in research for the purpose of the discovery and creation of new knowledge at K-State. It honors students who have demonstrated excellence in research in any field of study. Nominate a student.

 

Tips for finding a mentor and pursuing individual research, scholarly and creative projects

  • Explore department websites. Most faculty list their research, scholarly and creative interests on their websites.
  • Email faculty and ask to set up an appointment to discuss their research/scholarly/creative interests. Briefly explain your interests and start a conversation about possible future interactions and opportunities to learn.
  • Are you taking a class that inspires you and would like to learn more? Talk with your professor after class, during office hours, or schedule an appointment to discuss opportunities to research, explore or create.
  • The College of Arts and Sciences offers Undergraduate Research Scholarship opportunities (see above for more details).
  • Talk with your academic advisor about your research, scholarly and creative interests and how to connect with faculty.
  • Research centers within the College of Arts and Sciences have opportunities listed on their websites.
  • Explore universitywide research opportunities.