Eligibility & How to Apply

MSU SROP applicants must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Be enrolled in a degree-granting program at a college/university in the U.S.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Have completed at least 2 semesters of undergraduate education.
• Have at least 1 semester of undergraduate education remaining after completing MSU SROP.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in graduate study at MSU (Master’s or Ph.D.).

There are two ways to apply to the MSU SROP program: 

• through the BTAA.org website
• directly to MSU using the application form found via the button at the top of this page.

Applications are reviewed from November through February and can be submitted physically or via email.

Physical

MSU SROP Program – The Graduate School
Chittenden Hall
466 W. Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824

Email

msusrop@grd.msu.edu

Materials

The following materials should be submitted in your application:

• Resume (1 page)
• College/University Transcript(s)
• Two (2) faculty letters of recommendation
  • These can be mailed or emailed separately.
• Statement of Research Interest (single-spaced, 400-600 words):
  • Research motivations
  • Academic exposure
  • Work experience
• Personal Statement (single-spaced, 400-600 words):
  • Current career goals
  • Reasons in pursuing graduate study at MSU
  • How participation in MSU SROP will help achieve career goals
  • How background has influenced career goals