MSPS Pathways to Excellence Program

The MSPS Pathways to Excellence Program is designed to help Notre Dame students: 1) discern a career in research, and 2) prepare for graduate studies (master/PhD). Undergraduates in their second year are ivited to participate in the program.  The program assists students with finding research opportunities with Notre Dame faculty. Students are also encouraged to participate in summer research fellowships at other institutions. These paid summer fellowships  give students research experiences and help develop relationships with faculty at other institutions .

During the summer of 2022, Marliece Barrios '23 (right) attended Stanford University's MSTP BOOST program designed for students who are exploring MD-PhD programs. Marliece spent the previous summer as a research fellow with the Mayo Clinic. Those results were recently published.

Since 2009, forty-five alumni matriculated into PhD programs. Of the twenty-five students who have completed their PhD work, ten are in academe (including two tenured professors). 

Read more about our alumni from the MSPS Pathways to Excellence Program:

From Student to Professor: Chemical Engineer Yamil Colón Builds Bridges while Running Successful Lab

Marliece Barrios' 23 Pursues Joy and Fulfillment through Research and Service

Madelynn Mae Green's Paintings explore Themes of Family and Domesticity