Information for Prospective Graduate Students
Reasons to Choose MSU
Fifty Excellent Faculty:
Externally funded faculty with diverse interests, numerous national
and research awards. Eight of the faculty are Distinguished Faculty Awardees
and five are University Distinguished Professors.
One of Top 10 "Best Places to Work in Scientific Institutions"
(http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/index.php3?article=28Oct2003-1)
Diverse Program
Choices:
Joint programs with
Cell and
Molecular Biology,
Cell, Molecular and Structural Biology,
Center for Integrative
Toxicology,
Chemistry,
Genetics,
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics,
Plant Research Laboratory,
Pharmacology & Toxicology,
Physiology,
Physics ,
Quantitative Biology Initiative, and with the
Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids, MI.
Unique Research Emphases:
Genes and Signaling; Structural and Computational Biology; Plant Biochemistry.
Generous Stipend
Support:
The stipend is $20,940 in 2007. Tuition costs
and health insurance are also covered. Outstanding students are
eligible for generous supplemental funds as well as the MSU Distinguished
Fellowship Program.
Computation and Graphics; Confocal
Microscopy; Flow Cytometry; Genomics Technology; Macromolecular Structure;
Mass Spectrometry and Proteomics; Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, X-ray
Crystallography.
Professional Development:
To prepare students for careers in science, workshops on writing,
public speaking, and career mentoring are provided.
Pleasant Living Environment:
Affordable living with a small city atmosphere that provides access
to many cultural and recreational activities as well as a beautiful
campus.
