MSGC Research Workshops

Participate in entry level research!

The goal of the MSGC workshops is to introduce Montana undergraduate students to non-medical research in science and engineering.

Montana undergraduates who are interested in STEM research experiences, but who have not completed hands-on research, are invited to apply. Students who are from smaller Montana campuses (not MSU, UM, and Tech) are given priority, as are freshmen and sophomores.

We generally don't support students in medical majors, or those going into medical fields.  Student must reside in the state of Montana to participate in the workshop (unless it is noted as a virtual workshop).

Workshop Details

• Workshops are nine hours of training, over a Friday evening and Saturday.
• Pay is a $200 stipend for participants who meet program requirements.
• A brief home project is a required deliverable.
• Travel and accomodations to in-person workshops are reimbursed. 
• Meals are provided.
• Unless otherwise specified, MSGC coordinates hotel rooms and meals.

Application Information

• Applications will be due approximately two weeks before the workshop. MSGC will provide a specific deadline for each workshop offered. See more below.
• Applications are submitted via Submittable.
  • If you don't already have a Submittable sign-in, you will need to create one. 
• Applicants will be notified of their acceptance one week prior to the workshop.
  • Applications will need to confirm their participation to hold their slot!
• Qualifications
  • Enrolled at least part-time at a Montana institution
  • Undergraduate student status
  • Complete a small project within two weeks of completing the workshop
  • Less priority is given to students that have attended workshops in the past. (Check out our other research opportunities instead!)

Spring 2026 Workshops

Fall 2026 Workshops - Dates To Be Announced

Astronomy 

This workshop isdesigned to introduce students to astronomy and STEM research. Students will learn to use advanced telescopes, capture and process night-sky data to transform it into beautiful images, and gain valuable experience using advanced equipment. 

GMO Detectives

Ever wonder what significance Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) have for the foods we eat? Here’s an opportunity for those new to research to investigate! Get paid to use professional laboratory equipment with Dr. Christa Merzdorf to extract DNA from corn and soy foods of your choice. Then use Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and gel electrophoresis to determine which are derived from GMOs.

Flyers

2025 - 2026

2024 - 2025

 

If you have any questions, please message us at msgc@montana.edu