Summer Research Opportunities Program at Michigan State University

10/21/2026

Save The Date
2026 Graduate Student Success Conference

The 2026 Graduate Student Success Student Conference is slated for November 6-8, 2026 at the Multicultural Center (MCC) at Michigan State University. To register, volunteer, and present work, please register below:

Conference Website: https://bit.ly/MSUGSSC

Conference Registration: https://bit.ly/MSUGSSCReg

Call for Abstracts (by 10/20): https://bit.ly/GSSCAbstracts

Call for Judges and Volunteers: https://bit.ly/3OuLu0t

Our featured speaker is Dr. Kelly Mack, Vice President for Undergraduate STEM Education and Executive Director of Project Kaleidoscope at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). To learn more about her stellar work in higher education, visit: https://bit.ly/4ejpSUv

10/20/2026

🎉 Join us as we celebrate 40 years of MSU SROP! 🎉
Come reunite with old friends, make new connections, and celebrate SROP alumni during the 2026 Graduate Student Success Conference, November 4th-8th.
📍 Virtual Meet & Greet, Dinner, Bowling/Arcade, Karaoke Night & more
📝 RSVP by October 30th! Link in bio (or scan the QR code on the flyer)

10/19/2026

Reminder!! Research Advocacy 101 Symposium
The Graduate Scholar Learning Community (GSLC) invites graduate students to the Research Advocacy Symposium on October 27, 2026 for 10 AM - 1 PM at Chittenden Hall.

This in-person event will explore how research, public policy, and community perspectives intersect to address challenges related to environmental health, technology, civic engagement, and public well-being.
Attendees will engage with experts, participate in discussions, and learn how research can inform decision-making at the local, state, and national levels. RSVP by October 20, 2026.

10/17/2026

Research Advocacy 101 Symposium
The Graduate Scholar Learning Community (GSLC) invites graduate students to the Research Advocacy Symposium on October 27, 2026 for 10 AM - 1 PM at Chittenden Hall.

This in-person event will explore how research, public policy, and community perspectives intersect to address challenges related to environmental health, technology, civic engagement, and public well-being.

Attendees will engage with experts, participate in discussions, and learn how research can inform decision-making at the local, state, and national levels. RSVP by October 20, 2026.

10/14/2026

Grad school starts here. 🎓 Join our virtual SROP Open House on Oct 21st at 6 PM EST and learn how to spend your summer doing research with MSU faculty, with a stipend, room & board, and travel covered. Register on the MSU SROP website through the link in our bio! 💚🤍

10/14/2026

6 Days LEFT!!!!!

Calling all student researchers and future graduate students!

The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Graduate Student Success Conference is open through October 20, 2026!

🗓️ Conference dates: Friday, November 6–Sunday, November 8, 2026
💻 Format: Hybrid—in person and virtual
🎟️ Registration: FREE while seats last!

🏆 Presentation awards: First-, second-, and third-place cash prizes will recognize top in-person and virtual presenters delivering PowerPoint or poster presentations in these divisions:

Undergraduate students

Graduate students/postdocs

Professional students (medical and business)

🤝 Meet graduate and professional school recruiters from Michigan State University, Princeton, and Virginia Tech!

Mark your calendar, submit your abstract by October 20, and reserve your free conference spot today!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/MSUGSSCReg

Share this opportunity with a student or colleague who might be interested!

10/11/2026

Congratulations to SROP alum (‘26) Roberto (Marcos) Garcia on being selected for the Michigan State University Homecoming Court! We are so proud of you 💚🤍

10/10/2026

Calling all student researchers and future graduate students!

The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 Graduate Student Success Conference is open through October 20, 2026!

🗓️ Conference dates: Friday, November 6–Sunday, November 8, 2026
💻 Format: Hybrid—in person and virtual
🎟️ Registration: FREE while seats last!

🏆 Presentation awards: First-, second-, and third-place cash prizes will recognize top in-person and virtual presenters delivering PowerPoint or poster presentations in these divisions:

Undergraduate students

Graduate students/postdocs

Professional students (medical and business)

🤝 Meet graduate and professional school recruiters from Michigan State University, Princeton, and Virginia Tech!

Mark your calendar, submit your abstract by October 20, and reserve your free conference spot today!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/MSUGSSCReg

Share this opportunity with a student or colleague who might be interested!

09/30/2026

We are excited to welcome you tomorrow to the second meeting of the newly named Graduate Scholar Learning Community (GSLC).

Please join us for a hybrid town hall meeting on Healthcare & Water Management and learn about upcoming professional development opportunities like the ORESD Scholar Award and Science Today Bulletin.

Meeting details

Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Location: Brody Hall, Large Private Dining Room
RSVP: https://bit.ly/GSLCRSVP

Zoom Alternative:https://msu.zoom.us/meeting/register/BgdzPPR4TWihMLyaSgcPhQ

Please complete the RSVP form so that we can plan appropriately for the evening.

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow and bringing friends!

RSVP for Hybrid Graduate Scholar Learning Community Meetings at Michigan State University

09/08/2026

SROP turns curiosity into confidence and ideas into research.