Student Resources
Find information about organizational memberships, research funding, employment resources and more.
Finding a Mentor
Find the faculty that aligns best to what you want to do for your research.
When you first approach, focus on discussing your interests, passions, and goals – this will leave a stronger impression than discussing your GPA, major, or other such information.
Usually, faculty approach students they think would be a good fit with their projects. They will often make announcements in their classes about opportunities they have for students, so pay attention.
Memberships
Memberships in professional organizations offer students valuable networking opportunities and pathways to internships and other learning resources.
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.
Research Funding
Resources to help fund your research projects.
CUR offers various scholarships and funding throughout the year. These opportunities are competitive and vary in amount and purpose. Occasionally, these opportunities will be on CUR's Calendar of Events—browse by division (for example, Biology Division, Social Sciences Division, etc.).
This scholarship offers financial support for an internship, service learning, research, or education abroad experiences. This is what it will fund for undergraduate research:
- Equipment or software
- Materials/supplies
- Travel costs related to engaging in the hands-on experience
Kentucky Commercialization Ventures’s GOAL (Growth, Opportunity, and Learning) Fund program helps faculty, staff, or students from the KCV-supported institutions fund participation in conferences or continued learning events. The goal is to provide an opportunity for KCV innovators to promote their idea, technology, or startup company in an environment that promotes the spirit of innovation for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The Coordinator of Undergraduate Research has a small travel fund for students presenting at conferences. This works on a first-come, first-serve basis. Just email the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research ugresearch@moreheadstate.edu or armathews@moreheadstate.edu with the following information:
- Name of Conference
- Mentor
- Cost of total travel and registration
- What funding you have so far
Present Research
Miscellaneous
Find information about employee time entry, the University's Institutional Review Board (IRB) and information about research poster printing.
Each discipline has their own standards, but to have a poster printed through our Document Services, there's some things to consider. See the library's guide to Creating Effective Scholarly Posters.
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, visit the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs website.
Use the My.Moreheadstate portal to enter your time. Visit the Information Technology website for instructions.
Career Events
Contact Us
Alexis Mathews
Coordinator of Undergraduate Research
Camden-Carroll Library
Morehead, KY 40351
EMAIL: armathews@moreheadstate.edu
EMAIL: ugresearch@moreheadstate.edu
PHONE: 606-783-2229
