Julian Samora Research Institute

Julian Samora Research Institute A database is also being developed to serve as a resource on and for Hispanics.

The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) is committed to the generation, transmission, and application of knowledge to serve the needs of Latino communities in the Midwest. More specifically:

◆ Generation of a program of research and evaluation to illuminate the social, economic, educational, and political condition of Latino communities;

◆ Transmission of the research findings to academic in

stitutions, government officials, community leaders, and private sector executives, through publications, public policy seminars, workshops, and private consultations;

◆ Provision of technical expertise and support to Latino communities for the purpose of developing policy responses to local problems;

◆ Development of Hispanic human capital, including leadership development, empowerment, and education. The Institute has current research/outreach initiatives targeting the needs of the Hispanic community in the areas of economic development, education, and families and neighborhoods. JSRI has organized a number of publication initiatives to facilitate the timely dissemination of current research and information relevant to Latinos. The Julian Samora Working Paper Series was initiated in 1989 to provide a mechanism for the systematic dissemination of public policy-oriented research on issues affecting Latinos in both the United States as a whole and the Midwest in particular. The series publishes reports of empirical studies, theoretical analyses, and policy discussions that address the changing role of Latinos in relation to economic, political, religious, educational, and social institutions. The Julian Samora Occasional Papers Series features policy-oriented papers presented at Michigan State University by scholars in the area of Latino issues. The Julian Samora Research Reports Series publishes monograph length reports of original empirical research on Latinos in the Midwest conducted by the Institute's research associates and funded by grants to the Institute.

Scholarship applications deadline has been extended to March 20, by 5pm.
03/13/2026

Scholarship applications deadline has been extended to March 20, by 5pm.

📣Two student scholarship opportunities available through the Julian Samora Research Institute! Learn more: jsri.msu.edu

02/17/2026

📣Two student scholarship opportunities available through the Julian Samora Research Institute! Learn more: jsri.msu.edu

02/12/2026

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Julian Samora Research Institute is hiring! For a Graduate Student Research Assistant in data analysis of large datasets. You can find the posting on Handshake job #10745316.

The Julian Samora Research Institute at MSU is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for: The Julia...
02/03/2026

The Julian Samora Research Institute at MSU is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for:
The Julian Samora Endowed Scholarship Fund (2 Graduates and 2 Undergraduates) for 2026-2027
The P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship Fund (1 Graduate) for 2026-2027

Use links for more information and how to apply

Julian Samora Endowed Scholarship https://jsri.msu.edu/scholarships/julian-samora-endowed-scholarship
P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship https://jsri.msu.edu/scholarships/p-lea-martinez-endowed-scholarship-fund

Submissions must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 13th 2026 through the scholarship form that is in the links above.

Please direct all letters and application packets to:
Manuel (Manny) Chavez, PhD
Interim Director
Julian Samora Research Institute
Michigan State University
Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center
219 S. Harrison Rd., Room 51
East Lansing, MI 48824
[email protected]

Questions? Contact Alison Vincent, Office Coordinator at
(517) 432-1317 or e-mail : [email protected]

The Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI) is proud to provide an opportunity for current graduate students to apply for the P. Lea Martinez Scholarship Fund for academic year 2018-2019. The…

02/02/2026

Observing Julian Samora's life on the anniversay of his passing 30 years ago today. The institute is grateful for your work.

01/12/2026

It was an honor to welcome MSU Provost Laura Lee McIntyre to the Office of University Outreach and Engagement as part of her listening and learning tour! We enjoyed the opportunity to share the work we do in collaboration with campus and community partners and look forward to her leadership at MSU!

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MSU Center for Community and Economic Development
MSU Center for Community Engaged Learning
Native American Institute
MSU Detroit Center
Julian Samora Research Institute
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MSU Gifted & Talented Education
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12/18/2025
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Please help us welcome our Interim Director, Manny Chavez!
10/10/2025

Please help us welcome our Interim Director, Manny Chavez!

🎉Join us in welcoming Manny Chavez as interim director of MSU’s Julian Samora Research Institute! We are thankful for his leadership and dedication to ensuring the institute continues to thrive and support Latino communities.
🔗 go.msu.edu/InterimDirectorJSRI

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East Lansing, MI
48824

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