Special Research Grant Program

Special Research Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kentucky Academy of Science
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: August 08, 2025

Summary

The KAS Special Research Grant Program supports faculty in Kentucky higher education institutions, focusing on undergraduate education. Awards are available for one year, with potential for renewal through a competitive application process. Eligible projects span various fields of science, including biology, chemistry, and environmental science. The Kentucky Academy of Science aims to enhance scientific discovery and understanding, making a significant impact on education and research in Kentucky.

Overview

KAS Special Research Awards The Kentucky Academy of Science is an engaging group of scientists and citizens who are the voice of science in Kentucky. The mission of the Kentucky Academy of Science is to foster scientific discovery and understanding in Kentucky. The program of KAS Special Research Awards is directed particularly to faculty in Kentucky higher education institutions, public or private, involved primarily in undergraduate education. Proposals may be for work related to the subject matter of any of the sections of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences. Awards are for one year. Funding for an additional year may be requested by reapplying the following year and competing with newly submitted proposals. KAS Sections Agricultural ScienceAnthropology / SociologyBotanyCellular & Molecular BiologyAnalytical & Physical ChemistryOrganic / Inorganic ChemistryComputer & Information ScienceEcology & Environmental ScienceEngineeringGeographyGeologyHealth SciencesMathematicsMicrobiologyPhysics & AstronomyPhysiology & BiochemistryPsychologyScience EducationZoology Read more about each section here.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The program of KAS special research awards is directed particularly to faculty in Kentucky higher education institutions, public or private, involved primarily in undergraduate education.Special Research Awards allowable costs include:Personnel support specified for faculty or scientist , not to exceed 1/3 of the requested funds,Separately, personnel support specified for students, in accord with policies and amounts normally approved at the institution of the principal investigator(s),Equipment to be purchased in furtherance of the project,Materials and supplies,In-country travel, where necessary to the project,Consultant costs. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Grant recipients must be members of the Kentucky Academy of Science.

Ineligibility

KAS Grant funds do not provide support administrative overhead or other such costs not directly associated with the conduct of research. The approval of future applications by the student researcher or the faculty sponsor will not be granted if a complete final report is not on file.