Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund
Purpose of the Bagwell College of Education Student Research and Professional Development
Activity Fund: Clarice C. and Leland H.
Bagwell College of Education
Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund
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Purpose of the Bagwell College of Education Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund:
The purpose of the Bagwell College of Education Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund is to support a limited number of undergraduate and graduate research and professional development activities conducted by undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in Bagwell College of Education programs.
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The Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund:
The amount of funding available for student research will be determined annually by the Dean. The limited funds will be distributed on a 60/40 ratio between graduate and undergraduate students, with the highest percentage going to graduate activities. Depending on the number of qualified applications, the Student Development and Awards Committee (SDAC) may redistribute these limited funds to either the undergraduate or graduate pool, with the Dean’s approval.
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Eligibility:Undergraduate and graduate students in good academic standing and admitted into a BCOE program may apply. Student funding is allocated based on a competitive application process. Funds will be used to support their research and/or professional development activities that were used or are being used in the current academic year. Funding support may include requests for supplies/materials for research. In the event that a student’s project is funded, the student cannot use the funds for an alternative project. The student must forfeit the funds and reapply for funding.
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Requirements for Travel Funds:
For the 2024-2025 academic year, funds for travel are limited to individuals (a) presenting at a conference and/or (b) receiving an award.
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Requirements for Supplies/Materials Funds:
● Students must be enrolled during the semester they apply and during the time of supplies/materials used.
● Requests for materials that can be obtained in another manner (e.g., books from the library; software available for student use by KSU) will not be funded. (Computer equipment is excluded.)
● Students must have a clear plan for completing the research/activity prior to graduation.
● All materials (e.g., transcription, science tools/kits, survey instruments, manuals) purchased remain the property of the university and must be returned to the university (e.g., software). Materials that are consumable in nature and used by the student understandably cannot be returned.
● Funding cannot be used for compensation to be given to participants in research studies (e.g., Amazon gift cards, Starbucks gift cards, monetary compensation). -
Application Process and Requirements:
Students must submit an online application form, a resume, and a statement of support form from a faculty member most familiar with the student’s request (e.g., faculty mentor, instructor, dissertation chair, a faculty member affiliated with or collaborating on the research/professional development activity). This statement of support serves as faculty approval for the request.
An online application form, a statement of support form, and complete procedures are located on the BCOE Awards page: https://bagwell.kennesaw.edu/about/awards/bcoe-student-research.php. While there is a priority deadline, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis each academic term, based on the timeline listed below and the amount of funding still available. Applications received for materials/travel prior to the funding status announcement will be reviewed/awarded on a case by case basis.
When deadlines fall on a weekend or holiday, the deadline is extended to the next business day. The SDAC will review applications prior to the end of the month when applications are due and make recommendations to the Dean. The Dean will announce winners by the end of the month when awards are due. SDAC will provide periodic updates on funding availability to BCOE Awards website.
Fall 2024 deadlinesPriority Applications Due:
October 15, 2024General Applications Due:
November 1, 2024Funding Status Announced:
Three weeks after DeadlineSpring 2025 deadlinesPriority Applications Due:
February 15, 2025General Applications Due:
March 1, 2025Funding Status Announced:
Three weeks after DeadlineStudents (and faculty) are expected to obtain Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval prior to collecting any data if the project includes research involving human or animal participants. Failure to obtain such approval will result in loss of funding.
Students are responsible for ensuring that all proposal materials are complete. The SDAC will not consider late or incomplete applications. Applications will not be accepted via email.
Upon completion of the project/conference, undergraduate and graduate students are required either to attend the KSU Symposium of Student Scholars (http://research.kennesaw.edu/our/presenting-publishing/student-scholars.php) OR to disseminate their research work in another venue (e.g., at a professional development workshop in their school or district, at a department meeting, and so on).
In addition, students are required to submit a report of the work accomplished (e.g., a one-page reflection, PowerPoint, handouts) to the chair of the SDAC. Students who fail to submit this report will not be eligible for any future BCOE funding.
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Submissions must address the following criteria:
- Proposed research or professional development activity plan aligns with the overall purpose of the student’s undergraduate or graduate program and/or research in BCOE.
- Rationale addresses the significance of the work and why the student should be awarded the funding.
- Proposal explains how other sources of funding have been pursued and/or exhausted.
- Conference/workshop/event is a reputable educational opportunity.
- Materials being requested are not readily available at KSU.
- Application is complete.
- Application is well written and free of errors.
- Clearly articulated budget is included.
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Review Committee Representatives:
The SDAC will serve as the review body for this funding. The SDAC will make funding recommendations to the Dean.
- Jen Wells (Chair) - Educational Leadership
- Melissa Driver (Ex-Officio) - Dean’s Office
- Alta Broughton – Inclusive Education
- Mei-Lin Chang – Secondary & Middle Grades Education
- Yvonne Earnshaw – Instructional Technology and Innovation
- Ethel King-McKenzie – Elementary & Early Childhood Education
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Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund Oversight:The Dean of the Bagwell College of Education provides direct oversight to the SDAC.
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Funding Distribution/Announcements:The chair of the SDAC will share the committee’s funding recommendations with the Dean and will notify students who do not receive funding of their status. The committee may encourage applicants to apply at a later date. The Dean of the Bagwell College of Education will notify winners of their funding by the end of the month following the review of the awards by the SDAC.
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Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund Timeline for 2024-2025
SDAC chair charged by the Dean or Dean’s Designee
October 1 / February 1
SDAC updates the Call for Applications and Announcement of Submission Deadlines
SDAC reviews charge and award guidelines, discusses, sets meeting dates, and prepares for review.
Funds must be utilized by the end of the month or will be forfeited.
Students must submit all necessary paperwork for reimbursement.
May 1-15
SDAC reviews guidelines for this funding and makes recommendations to the Dean for changes. New members are appointed for 2025-2026 in accordance with BCOE Bylaws regarding SDAC membership.
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BCOE Student Research and Professional Development Activity Fund Online Application Form:
