OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES

By marcia

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Finals Week Study Break at Hale Library

graphic that says "take a study break at Hale Library"Hale Library is supporting students during finals week, May 4-13, with quiet study zones, relaxation stations, crafting and other activities, and oodles of free food! See what’s offered each day on Hale’s Finals Week page.

 

Apply for Fulbright U.S. Student Program with help from K-State SDUR

The 2027-2028 Fulbright U.S. Student Program competition, which launched March 31, will provide support to over 1,800 awardees in 140 countries to conduct independent research, graduate study, or an English Teaching Assistantship in another country. The application will close on Oct. 6, 2026.

K-State’s Office of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research will work with eligible students this summer to meet K-State’s internal deadline of Aug. 15. Learn more from SDUR’s website or email sdur@k-state.edu.

 

Vertically Integrated Projects now enrolling students

students using equipment to test groundwaterStudents in all majors can now join a research team and participate in applied learning. Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) is a transdisciplinary, project-based learning model designed to increase undergraduate participation in faculty-led research. Students earn academic credit while growing into VIP team leaders over multiple semesters.

K-State’s inaugural VIP team—Groundwater Quality Geopaths—is now enrolling students for Fall 2026. It is led by Dr. Matt Kirk, geology, and Dr. Hélène Avocat, geography and geospatial sciences. It is a great fit for many majors! Learn more from this short video.

This team will:

  • Explore groundwater quality in private wells in Kansas
  • Collect groundwater samples and analyze their chemical and bacterial compositions
  • Analyze data to show regional trends and share findings at local conferences.

Who should enroll? Students who are:

  • Interested in water quality and data analysis
  • Passionate about protecting the health and environment of Kansans.

 

Undergraduate Water Research Fellow Scholarships

K-State’s Kansas Water Institute is accepting applications for its Undergraduate Research Fellows Program, a two-semester program for students conducting water-related research with a K-State faculty member during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Participating students may qualify for a $1,000 scholarship per semester. Deadline is May 15.