Ogden Foundation Research Scholarship

• Attend an introductory meeting with Ogden Research Scholars.
• Meet with Ogden Research Scholarship Director once per semester.
• Attend the Annual Spring WKU Student Research Conference.
• Actively seek a research advisor or position.
• At the end of each year, students are required to submit an updated resume.

• Select a research advisor (Ogden faculty or staff member) and begin a research project by the fall semester.
• Students are expected to spend 3-6 hours weekly on their research project.
• Meet with Ogden Research Scholarship Director at least once per semester.
• Attend and/or present at the Annual Spring WKU Student Research Conference.
• Submit an updated resume.

• Continue working on a research project with an Ogden faculty or staff member.
• One page progress report signed by both you and your research advisor is due on the last day of regular classes for both semesters during the third and fourth years.
• Scholars are required to present at the Annual WKU Student Research Conference each spring.
• Scholars are required to present at the fall Kentucky Academy of Sciences Annual meeting in the third or fourth year. 
• Ogden Scholars are expected to contribute modest service to the college.
• Submit an updated resume each year.

Some undergraduate research projects may involve travel abroad to conduct research.  Students often travel to present findings at national and international professional meetings. Students are encouraged to apply to the Ogden Research Director for travel support.