Pathway to Research (PTR)
Interested in research but don't know where to start? The Pathway to Research Program can help!
Sign up for the February cohort now! Join by filling out this registration form (click here). The form will close on January 18, 2026 at midnight. Session dates and topics are listed below. All sessions will be held in-person in the STEM building. Exact location TBD.
If these session dates and times do not work for you, please sign up for the asynchronous February cohort. Join by filling out this registration form (click here). The form will close on January 18, 2026 at midnight. If you want to get started earlier, see our About Us page and schedule an appointment with a peer ambassador!
February program session dates
- 2/2 6-7pm
- 2/9 6-7pm
- 2/16 6-7pm
- 2/23 6-7pm
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
- Did not have a research mentor/position prior to completing PTR,
- Completed the program in its entirety,
- Secured a research position that does not have funding available.
For questions, please email ugrsrch@msu.edu.
