Activities | The Graduate School | Michigan State University

Short Courses

MSU SROP short courses offer immersive, hands-on experiences in high-demand fields like human resources, physics, statistics, and bioinformatics.

These week-long programs provide practical skills, exposure to cutting-edge research, and mentorship from experts. Interns gain proficiency in data analysis, programming, and scientific communication while exploring real-world applications.

Each course includes collaborative projects, networking opportunities, and a certificate of completion, equipping students with tools to excel in graduate school and competitive career paths.

Professional Development Workshop Series

MSU SROP provides professional developmental workshops to give young researchers at MSU the tools necessary to successfully apply to and complete graduate programs at intensive research institutions.

The workshops presented throughout the program align with the program's “GO GRAD” model.

Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research (Mid-SURE)

MSU SROP participants are required to do an oral and poster presentation to the Michigan State Community to showcase their research findings.

This symposium, held in collaboration with the Office for Undergraduate Research, features not only the work of MSU SROP participants but also the work of other summer undergraduate researchers throughout the region.

Social Activities

Whether you're here for business or pleasure, Michigan is a one-of-a-kind setting for an internship to remember!

You can explore nearly endless supply of social options. Catch the Spartan Spirit on the campus of Michigan State University and join us for trips throughout the state.

MSU AGEP Community

The Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) at MSU was originally funded by the National Science Foundation, now continues to support students across campus in both the STEM fields as well as the social sciences. MSU SROP cohorts actively participate in MSU AGEP Community activities throughout the summer.

Networking Events

Through our multiple campus partnerships, MSU SROP provides multiple forums for summer intern, graduate student, and faculty exchange.

MSU SROP participants will interact with MSU faculty, graduate students, post-docs as well as other summer research participants across the campus.