Find Involvement Opportunities for Research 

Explore exciting opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research upcoming at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾! The Office of Research invites you to participate in a variety of research trials, ranging from studies on diabetes to developmental research with infants. Your involvement helps drive innovation and enhances our understanding across various fields. Interested in joining a study or listing your own research? Fill out the submission form for research trials, and the Office of Research will ensure everything meets the necessary guidelines.

Discover how you can make a meaningful impact and advance both scientific knowledge and community well-being from Kennesaw State and beyond!

Research Trials

Get involved with Research Trials happening at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. Here, you can explore various research studies currently seeking volunteers for assistance. From developmental studies involving infants to clinical trials for adults, there are numerous opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking research. If you're interested in participating or want to have your own study listed, please fill out the submission form below. The Office of Research reviews all entries to ensure clarity and compliance with regulations. Browse the active studies below to find one that suits you, and contact the respective researchers for more information.

Your involvement can make a difference in advancing knowledge and improving lives at Kennesaw State and our local communities!

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Events

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    Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA) Funds: FY26 Applications Now Open
    Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA) Funds: FY26 Applications Now Open
    All Day

    The Office of Undergraduate Research sponsors a limited number of Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (URCA) funds during the academic year. The URCA funds are designed to enhance undergraduate involvement and experiences by supporting the following:

    • Student Research Stipend
    • Conference registration and/or travel costs for students presenting at a conference
    • Supplies or materials to conduct research (for example, software, materials for the arts, scientific supplies, books/journals that cannot be provided by the library, etc.)
    • Participant incentives (for example, gift cards for individuals who participate in a survey or experiment)
    • Publication costs

    Please see the website for more information.

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    First-Year Scholars Program: Faculty Project Proposals Due!
    First-Year Scholars Program: Faculty Project Proposals Due!
    All Day

    The goal of this program is to introduce first-year students to the undergraduate research experience. First-Year Scholars serve as apprentices and are integrated into the research projects of their Primary Investigator (PI), learning from both the PI and other team members, when applicable. This program helps students gain early research experience, which sets them on a path for future success.

    Primary Investigators who are interested in applying should review the information on the website before submitting their application.

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    Office of Undergraduate Research Open House
    Office of Undergraduate Research Open House
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    The Office of Undergraduate Research is pleased to host their annual Open House for all members of the ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ community who would like to learn more about undergraduate research!

     

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    Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) Launch Event
    Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) Launch Event
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    The Office of Research's Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ links cyber-physical systems with extended reality, opening new possibilities for healthcare, education, and national defense. By adding fresh research, shared labs, and strong industry ties, CYPHR strengthens ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾’s role as Georgia’s home for practical tech breakthroughs.

     

    Join us at the ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-10, for live demos, keynote talks, faculty presentations, guided tours, and plenty of networking. Students, faculty, industry partners, and government leaders will swap ideas, scout projects, and help build the workforce Georgia needs next.

     

    Event details:

    • Venue: ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Center, 3333 Busbee Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144

    • Schedule: Tuesday evening reception begins 5:00pm; Wednesday program runs 8:00am-2:00pm

    • Registration: $100 covers both days, all sessions, and refreshments

    Learn more and RSVP by August 30 here!

     

    Questions? Email ejohn230@kennesaw.edu.

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    Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) Launch Event
    Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) Launch Event
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    at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Center, KC400

    The Office of Research's Center for Cyber Physical Realms (CYPHR) at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ links cyber-physical systems with extended reality, opening new possibilities for healthcare, education, and national defense. By adding fresh research, shared labs, and strong industry ties, CYPHR strengthens ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾’s role as Georgia’s home for practical tech breakthroughs.

     

    Join us at the ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Center on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9-10, for live demos, keynote talks, faculty presentations, guided tours, and plenty of networking. Students, faculty, industry partners, and government leaders will swap ideas, scout projects, and help build the workforce Georgia needs next.

     

    Event details:

    • Venue: ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ Center, 3333 Busbee Drive Kennesaw, GA 30144

    • Schedule: Tuesday evening reception begins 5:00pm; Wednesday program runs 8:00am-2:00pm

    • Registration: $100 covers both days, all sessions, and refreshments

    Learn more and RSVP by August 30 here!

     

    Questions? Email ejohn230@kennesaw.edu.

    First-Year Scholars: Student Applications Due!
    First-Year Scholars: Student Applications Due!
    11:59pm

    The First-Year Scholars Program pairs first-year students who are interested in research, with faculty, staff, or postdoctoral research mentors to engage in an academic year-long research project. This program is managed by the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR), who provides this highly competitive opportunity at the start of each fall semester.

     

    2025-2026 Projects and Student Applications will be live on the website by Friday, August 22nd at 5:00pm. Student applications are due by Wednesday, September 10th at 11:59pm.

     

    First-Year students who are interested in applying are encouraged to read through all program information thoroughly. We also highly recommend visiting the Accepted Students Page for a full break-down of the program requirements, to ensure your schedule allows for the time commitment required.

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    MOVE Center Symposium: Mobility for Everyone
    MOVE Center Symposium: Mobility for Everyone
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    Step into the future of rehabilitation and assistive tech at the inaugural MOVE Center Symposium. The MOVE Center at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ is an Office of Research initiative that unites faculty from engineering, health sciences, computing, and allied fields to spark solutions that boost mobility, health, and quality of life for people everywhere. On Friday, September 19, join researchers, clinicians, students, and industry partners for a full day of idea-sharing and hands-on discovery.

     

    At a glance

    • Date and time: Friday, 09/19/2025, 8:00am to 6:00pm

    • Location: Prillaman Hall, ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾

    • Program highlights: keynote talks, faculty panels, live demos, networking breaks, and lab tours

    • Who should attend: faculty, students, healthcare professionals, device developers, community advocates

     

    Admission is free, but seating is limited. Learn more about programming and reserve your spot by September 10 here.

     

    Questions? Email ejohn230@kennesaw.edu.

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    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Poster Presentations & Visual Displays
    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Poster Presentations & Visual Displays
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    The Symposium of Student Scholars is a multi-day event designed to showcase student research at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. All sessions are free and open to the public!

     

    Day 1: Poster Presentations & Visual Displays

    These in-person sessions are 45-minute sessions, which begin at the top of each hour (9:00am-9:45am, 10:00am-10:45am, etc.) Students are assigned numbered spots, where they set up their research presentation and are available to discuss and answer questions to attendees.

     

    Please see the website for more information, including the event program.

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    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Oral Presentations & Performances
    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: In-Person Oral Presentations & Performances
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    at Joe Mack Wilson Student Center, Ballrooms

    The Symposium of Student Scholars is a multi-day event designed to showcase student research at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. All sessions are free and open to the public!

     

    Day 2: Oral Presentations & Performances

    Each college is assigned a designated timeslot, and four (4) presentations are selected by administrators to best represent the scope of research happening within their specific college. These are 50-min sessions. Presenters are allotted 10-mins for their presentation and 2-mins for Q&A after.

     

    Please see the website for more information, including the schedule timetable.

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    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: Virtual Presentations - All Types
    Fall Symposium of Student Scholars: Virtual Presentations - All Types
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    The Symposium of Student Scholars is a multi-day event designed to showcase student research at ÑDz©¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾. All sessions are free and open to the public!

     

    Day 3: Virtual Presentations

    These are virtual presentations of all types, held on Microsoft TEAMS. Each presenter is allotted 15-mins for presentations and Q&A.

     

    Please see see the website for more information.

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