Flourish Research Lab Fellowship in Qualitative Data Analysis

ATTENTION:

Graduate Students

Background

This fellowship will allow a graduate student to conduct qualitative data analysis and manuscript preparation in collaboration with the Flourish Repro Health Research Lab and the Flourish Community Advisory Board, and possibly other research activities designated by the supervisor. Dr. Emma C. Schlegel will supervise the graduate student. This fellowship, which can be done remotely, involves a commitment to work 10 hours per week for $4,500 award with the College of Nursing faculty.

Eligibility

  1. MSU graduate student in good standing who will be enrolled in the Spring of 2026.
  2. Must have completed graduate level qualitative methods course prior to Spring 2026.
  3. Graduate student interested in qualitative data management, analysis, and interpretation and community engaged research who is willing to learn qualitative coding and analysis techniques, community engaged research principles, and qualitative data interpretation and reporting quickly.
  4. Strong ability to collaborate with other faculty and student research team members and community members.
  5. Strong ability to be self-directed and self-motivated.
  6. An interest in community engaged research methods and/or sexual and reproductive health research is preferred.

Application and Selection Process

Please submit your:

  1. Curriculum vitae
  2. Statement (300 to 500 words) of why you are interested in this fellowship
  3. Proof of ‘Qualitative Methods Course’ completion

To: Emma C. Schlegel, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, schleg24@msu.edu

The deadline for submission is December 17, 2025. The nurse scientist supervising this position and potentially other team members will review your submitted information. We may also ask letters of recommendation.

Funding of the Award

The award amount for January 5, 2026, to May 15, 2026 is $4,500.

Note: If you have completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, then you should be aware that receipt of a fellowship, scholarship, or assistantship may reduce your eligibility for federal student loans. Similarly, if you have other loans or tuition assistance, such as a sponsorship, please consult with Office of Financial Aid prior to applying to determine how this fellowship may impact your funding.

Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at finaid@msu.edu if you have questions. Unlike graduate assistantships, this fellowship does not provide student health insurance or tuition/fee waivers.