Pathway to Research (PTR)

Interested in research but don't know where to start? The Pathway to Research Program can help! 

We have two cohorts in the spring. Please read the following information to find out more about the dates and times for these sessions and to register. All sessions are online unless otherwise specified. You can find more information on what the Pathway to Research program is under the picture on this page. 

January program session dates 

• 1/21 6pm (in person)
• 1/22 6pm 
• 2/3 6pm 
• 2/10 6pm 
• 2/17 6pm 

Join the January cohort by filling out this registration form (click here). The form will close for the January cohort on January 10, 2025 at midnight.  

February program session dates   

• 2/17 6pm (in person)
• 2/18 6pm 
• 2/24 6pm 
• 3/10 6pm 
• 3/18 6pm 

Join the February cohort by filling out this registration form (click here). The form will close for the February cohort on February 7, 2025 at midnight. 

Who?​

• Undergraduates who have no research experience ​and don't know where to start​.

What?​

• Free 4-week online, synchronous program with an in person orientation and optional social event,​
• 1-on-1 peer advising​.

Why?​

• Understand the benefits of engaging in a research experience​,
• Explore and identify potential fields in which you are interested​,
• Meet faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates passionate about undergraduate research​,
• Identify potential research mentors​,
• Learn how to effectively communicate with potential research mentors​,
• Secure a research position​.

When?​

• 2 fall sessions​,
• 2 spring sessions​,
• 1 summer session​.

We want all students to be compensated for their work and make research their priority. Limited funding is available through the PTR program for students who 

1. Did not have a research mentor/position prior to completing PTR,
2. Completed the program in its entirety,
3. Secured a research position that does not have funding available.

For questions, please email ugrsrch@msu.edu.