Home About Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES) Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES) The Michigan Doctoral Experience Study (MDES) examines the doctoral-student experience over the entire trajectory of graduate study and into early career development. This ground-breaking study contributes to the scholarship on doctoral student success and informs doctoral programming and policies to better meet student needs. Learn About the Study Study Information Findings and Insights Briefs, articles, papers, and presentations. Interactive Data Dive into what we are finding about the experience of doctoral students. Information for Participants Frequently asked questions about participating in the study. Contact Us Hours: Institutional Research is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed Saturdays and Sundays and on university holidays. Location 0120 Rackham Building 915 E. Washington St. Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 Contact Phone: 734.764.8221 Fax: 734.615.3832 Email: [email protected]