• The common application will be completed as a Qualtrics form.
  Note: this is much easier to do on a computer than a mobile device.
• You will only need to upload your resume once. (File Size Max: 350MB)
• You will choose and rank the teams you wish to apply for.
  Note: the most strategic approach is to base rankings on your genuine interest in the projects.
• For each team you choose to apply to, you will complete a separate Experience & Interest Form detailing your qualifications.
• You may apply for as many teams as you like! The average student applies for 4 or 5 projects. More or less than that is also fine.
  Note: applicants will receive one offer (at most) and declining an offer removes you from the pool.
• This video from the National Resident Matching Program provides a general overview on how our matching process works.
• Students apply to a team, rather than a specific role on the team. Each member of the team will work across all functions. (Pro tip: you can indicate in your Qualification & Interest Form that you are particularly interested in a particular area.) For Research Teams, the faculty will assign subteams. First and second year students, generally considered “Apprentice researchers”, will be assigned to a subteam as well; where they will focus on developing skills, rather than taking on technical leadership roles.

All projects require students to enroll for academic credit for both semesters. Before you apply, please connect (via email, walk-in advising, or a scheduled appointment) with your departmental academic advisor or graduate coordinator to make sure the project fits into your schedule, and whether or not it will impact future semesters or graduation timelines.

MDP Faculty Research Teams (FRST teams):

• Undergraduate and graduate students are required to enroll in 2 credits/semester for at least 2 terms.
• Once on a team, research students are encouraged to continue beyond 2 terms.

MDP Industry Sponsored Projects:

• Undergraduate students are required to enroll in 7 credit hours split across two terms (3/4 or 4/3). Undergraduate students are expected to work 14-16 hours a week. Four or more of these hours per week should be team based-work.
• Graduate students are required to enroll in 4 credit hours split across two terms (2/2). Graduate students are expected to work 8 hours a week. Four or more of these hours per week should be team-based work.

Many students can use ENGR course credit for degree substitution.
Click here to see your department’s academic policy for MDP credits.

Attention International Students on F1 Visas: Almost all industry sponsored teams require the use of part time CPT. In order to be eligible to use CPT, a student must have been lawfully enrolled on a full-time basis while physically present in the US for one academic year (i.e. two full consecutive terms). These measures are in place to protect your visa status. See the International Center’s website for more information.

Faculty research projects and industry sponsored projects sponsored within the University of Michigan do not require CPT.

All projects will indicate if CPT is required.

About 40%-60% of applicants are offered a position. The precise number and percentages depend on the year and the particular needs of each project. Some projects are more competitive than others.

The application has a hard closure on October 8 at 11:59 PM. Offers will go out on a rolling basis as teams are formed, but students will only receive one offer, and will have a specified number of business days to reply.

Offers are sent via email beginning in early November. All applicants will be contacted no later than mid-December regarding their application status.