Mentoring Undergraduate Researchers at KSU
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) is pleased to offer the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, which is given to a KSU faculty or staff member who exhibits sustained exceptional mentoring of undergraduate researchers at KSU.
Eligibility
Any faculty or staff member who has worked at KSU for a minimum of 3 years, during which they have a demonstrated track record of mentoring undergraduate researchers, is eligible to apply.Award
The recipient will receive $2,000 that can be used either this or next fiscal year. Funds must be utilized in a way that supports the recipient's research, and are subject to respective deadlines as stated by the Office of Undergraduate Research, which take into consideration Fiscal Services' year-end deadline dates. Past award recipients have used the funds on things such as supplies, equipment, conference registration/travel, and/or summer salary.Award Presentation
The award will be announced after the Spring Symposium of Student Scholars in April. The winner of this award agrees to be featured in any future news stories as deemed appropriate by OUR. The winner also agrees to serve on the review panel for any future funding opportunities for OUR.