Faculty Resources

Resources for faculty who want to become mentors and engage students in research.

Filling out the request form does not mean students can start working. Students can not start workuntil being approved by human resources and payroll. The coordinator of undergraduate research will inform you when this happens. Students can work up to 20 hours a week in total. If they’re working multiple jobs on campus, they need to split their time.

This varies by department and college. If you’re unsure who should be the time supervisor for your URF, please consult with your department chair. If you as the mentor are supervising time, please see below for instructions on how to approve time.

You can have multiple students working as URFs under your mentorship. This can be on the same project or on separate projects. Please keep in mind that department chairs and college deans might have limits to how many students faculty can mentor.

Faculty mentors should send the completed form to ugresearch@moreheadstate.edu when their mentees have completed their fellowship.

The coordinator of undergraduate research will send a communication about due dates.

Evaluation Form

Faculty mentors must approve student hours worked through the My.Moreheadstate portal. Visit the Information Technology website for instructions.

The proper training and IRB approval must be completed before research using human or animal participants commences. To learn more about CITI training, IACUC, and IRB approval, see Research and Sponsored Programs.

Memberships

Professional organizations that offer memberships to faculty and students.

The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) consists of individuals, institutions, and affiliate members from around the world. CUR hosts the National Conference on Undergraduate Research every April where undergraduate students present their scholarly and creative works. CUR also hosts various development opportunities, funding opportunities (scholarships and awards), and houses resources for students and faculty.

MSU offers free institutional membership to students and faculty.

The Kentucky Academy of Science (KAS) is Kentucky’s statewide scientific society, with over 4,000 members. Its mission is to foster scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky. KAS offers resources (workshops, grants, etc.) to students and faculty. Its annual meeting, where students can present their work, is held in November.

MSU offers free membership to students and faculty.

Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV)

KCV offers a variety of opportunities for students and faculty and can help turn research into products, services, startups and investments supported by intellectual property. Check out their website for resources and funding opportunities.