Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES)
Rackham implemented the Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES) to examine the doctoral-student experience over the entire trajectory of graduate study and into early career development. The goals of the study are to inform Rackham programming and policies to better meet student needs and to contribute to the scholarship on doctoral-student success.
Results
Dive into what we are finding about the experience of doctoral students.
Publications
Briefs, articles, papers, and presentations.
Information for Participants
Learn more about MDES.
Research Team
Learn more about the team behind the study.
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1st Year Doctoral Students Who Identify as Being Part of the LGBTQ Community
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1st Year Doctoral Students Who Anticipate Their Funding Package Will Fully Cover Their Expenses during the Academic Year
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1st Year Doctoral Students Who Had Difficulty Finding Suitable Housing in and around Ann Arbor
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