Faculty – Student Research Connection

Many U-M faculty members seek students with data science and AI skills for research assistance. Many U-M students in data science and AI programs and student organizations (together forming the MIDAS Student Organizations Council and representing more than 1100 graduate and undergraduate students) are eager to be involved in faculty research projects as individuals or as small student teams. MIDAS uses a formal process to make the connection. 

How it works

Faculty members who have a research project ready for student involvement—whether it is a standalone project, part of a larger initiative, or a pilot —  can submit the details through our Research Projects Collection Form. Typical projects are designed for up to 20 hours per week during the academic semester, but ultimately the extent of student involvement will be determined between the faculty members and the students. 

Submission Details

  • Share project specifics, including project overview, timing, student qualifications, and weekly hours desired.
  • Include contact information for student inquiries.
  • There’s no limit on the number of project submissions—but please submit a separate form for each project.
  • Whether students will be paid, or whether students can use the project for class credits.

We will share these projects with students and will send a list of interested students and their resumes to the faculty members. It will be the joint responsibility of the student and faculty to coordinate interviews, discuss project requirements, responsibilities, and more. The faculty members will decide who to hire.

Timeline

  • At minimum, project lists are distributed to students three times annually.
  • Projects are accepted on a rolling basis, but for priority, faculty should submit projects by the following dates:
    • Submit by October 15 for winter term projects
    • Submit by February 15 for projects in the spring/summer term
    • Submit by July 15 for fall term projects
Faculty Form: Submit Research Project

Are you a current U-M graduate or undergraduate student interested in this program?

To participate in the MIDAS Faculty Student Research Connections Program you must be a current University of Michigan student (undergraduate or graduate). Undergraduate students, Master’s students, and PhD students from across U-M are welcome to apply. If you would like to be notified when a new project list is posted, please join the student interest list by filling out this form. 

Student Form: Join Interest List

Questions?

Questions or Assistance: please contact Beth Uberseder (ubersbe@umich.edu), MIDAS Research Manager.