Master's Projects are interdisciplinary capstone experiences that enable SEAS master's students to develop solutions to pressing problems faced by real-world clients. Students work on research teams with client organizations and faculty advisors to address complex environmental issues and design innovative, impactful products. This hands-on experience enables students to develop transferable skills that will help them secure future jobs and internships. Project ideas are developed by faculty, students, and organizations.

Students

SEAS students are required to enroll in the Master's Project Course (EAS 701.888) and must submit a project report at the end of the experience. The Master's Project Handbook provides detailed information about project structure, planning, and completion requirements.

Understanding the Thesis and Capstone Process recording

Clients

Projects provide students the opportunity to analyze and propose solutions to real-world environmental problems. Teams of 5+ students develop the project scope based on a proposed idea from the sponsoring organization, referred to as the client. The team works with the client until project completion.

Submitting a Master's Project Proposal

For master’s project questions and inquiries on how to submit or develop your idea, contact: seas-projects@umich.edu. 

Download the 2023 Proposal Submission Form. Final proposals are anticipated to be due by late September 2023. Check back for updates and the final deadline. 

Proposals are submitted by email to seas-projects@umich.edu. Before submitting the final proposal you must complete a short Intent to Submit form. Contact the email above to receive the link to this form.

Please note: A SEAS faculty advisor should be secured for a proposal to advance. You may reach out to SEAS faculty with the proposal topic you are drafting to gauge their availability to eventually advise students on the project. Please check back for updates or email additional questions after reviewing materials and FAQ/Handbook links above.

SEAS Student Center / 1520 Dana / (734) 764-1402 / seas-projects@umich.edu