Resources

Graduate Student Research Award

Kent State University graduate students advised by an ESDRI-affiliated faculty member from any campus are eligible to apply for up to $3,000 for funding new research projects. Students may apply once during their degree program, but not during their final semester. Proposals will be reviewed bi-annually, in September and March, and funded on a competitive basis, subject to availability of funds and scholarly merit. 
We are not currently accepting proposals, but check back soon for announcement of our Fall 2025 submission window.

To learn more please visit: www.kent.edu/esdri/esdri-graduate-student-research-award

Visiting Scholar program

ESDRI can provide infrastructure support to visiting scholars working ESDRI-affiliated faculty members. The goal of this program is to accelerate collaborative environmental science, sustainability, bio-design, and allied research and development at Kent State University and within the Northeast Ohio Community, to provide infrastructure for building and maintaining collaborations between KSU faculty, community partners, and researchers from other institutions, to build local and global impact and increase the reach of KSU research and creative activities.

To learn more please visit: https://www.kent.edu/esdri/visiting-scholar 

Speaker and event support program

ESDRI-affiliated faculty can apply for support for a visiting speaker/scholar/event (up to $1000) for expenses such as travel, hotel stay, or honorarium. Speakers must have a strong ESDRI research area alignment with opportunity to collaborate with ESDRI members. Preference will be given to visitors engaging in additional student-centered training or outreach activities (e.g. in addition to a speaking engagement, providing a workshop or mentoring session). Inviting departments are asked to handle all travel arrangements and/or reimbursement paperwork. We ask that ESDRI be included as a sponsor in advertisement for the event(s).

Registered KSU student organizations may also apply for support to invite speakers or conduct events. Speakers or events must be relevant to ESDRI's mission and open to non-organization members. We ask that ESDRI be included as a sponsor in advertisement for the event(s).

To apply please email us a proposal at esdri@kent.edu

Center for Ecology and Natural Resource Sustainability (CENRS)  

The center promotes an understanding of the natural environment and its resources through scientific research, education of students at Kent State University and beyond, and programs to restore and preserve the integrity of natural areas.

Beginning Research and Drafting a Proposal Workshop

Follow along with this interactive workshop, as we help students begin their research journey or learn something new about the process.  What constitutes an acceptable source?  Where can you find legitimate sources?  What software can help ease the burden of research?  What are donors looking for in a proposal?  We answer these questions and more.  Click below for part 1 and part 2.

Additional KSU institutes and initiatives

Kent State is proud to be ranked as a R1 Carnegie classification.  Aside from Environmental Science and Design Research Institute, explore our entire division dedicated to cutting edge research and development.