Research Opportunities

Michigan State University is a leader in offering research options for academically talented students in every discipline. 

Undergraduate research:

• Connects leading faculty mentors with undergraduate students
• Fosters the development of the student's knowledge and academic skills
• Enables student researchers to consider publishing and presenting their work at regional or national conferences
• Encourages development of the students' own independent research
• Provides a competitive edge for students considering graduate school

Research Programs

Research programs, especially for Honors College students, include paid assistantships as well as research and independent study classes for credit.

• Professorial Assistantships
• Honors Research Seminars
• Research Scholars Program
• Wielenga Scholars Program
• Research, Independent Study, or Thesis Courses

Research Publications and Presentations

Red Cedar Undergraduate Research Journal (ReCUR) - an academic journal published by the Honors College
University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum - held each spring with presentation opportunities for students in all areas of study

Research Support

Modest support for research, including independent study and thesis work, is available.

• Honors College Conference Travel Award
• Honors College Research Fund
• Genevieve Gillette Fellowship
• Hymen and Miriam Stein Scholarship
• MLK, Jr. Advancing Inclusion through Research Award

Additional Helpful Links

• MSU Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
• Venture - a database of research, scholarship and creative opportunities available to MSU undergraduates