About the Study Abroad Program

Thanks to a generous donation from Birla Carbon, the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of Carbon Black, the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) at Kennesaw State University is excited to announce the Birla Carbon International Scholars Program, a new study abroad experience for undergraduate CSM majors.

Through the Birla Carbon International Scholars Program (India), CSM majors will have the unique opportunity to join a research collaboration between CSM faculty and students and Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Goa, India, faculty and students, as well as learning about the community and culture in India.

Birla Carbon International Scholars Program students must be available and able to travel to Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Goa, India for the summer travel dates. Note that travel expenses will be paid for by Birla Carbon.

Explore the Birla Carbon International Scholars Program

Requirements

  • Full-time student, pursuing a degree in the College of Science and Mathematics.
  • Undergraduate student who will not graduate until at least the Fall 2026 semester.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0.
  • Available and able to travel to BITS labs in Goa, India, from June 1st - July 15th.
  • Express interest in a project by submitting a completed online application and faculty recommendation letter by the deadline.

Research Projects

Selected CSM students will register for a research course and conduct research during the Spring 2026 semester with a faculty mentor and continue their research in India during a six-week summer study abroad experience (registering for 3 additional research hours). The focus for the spring is learning techniques and conducting preliminary studies. The summer experience will engage students in larger studies at BITS labs and writing up results for possible journal publication. 

Research projects coming soon!

Deadlines

Students will submit a completed application and faculty recommendation letter via the online form below. All applications should be completed by the final submission deadline.

  • Submissions will be accepted starting Monday, September 29, 2025.
  • Final submission deadline is Monday, November 3, 2025.
  • Selected recipients will be notified via email by Monday, November 24, 2025. Upon notification of the award, students will have until Monday, December 1, 2025 to accept the position.