- Conduct hands-on, hypothesis-driven research
- Gain a deeper understanding of science and research-related career
- Establish professional connections with mentors
- Expand peer and professional networks
- Develop and refine your presentation skills (multiple opportunities)
- Travel to and present at a national scientific symposium (program covers travel expenses and symposium registration)
- Earn a generous compensation package valued at over $9,600
- Stipend for the summer is approximately $5,700 (which is reported as taxable income)
- Live on the MSU campus (program covers cost of room and board in MSU residential facilities, valued at approximately $3,900), which is one of the world’s largest and most scenic research universities
- Make lasting friendships within the cohort and beyond
