Implementation of a program designed to prepare researchers in social science education, the Research Training Program at the University of Michigan, is reported. The research focus was given to problems relating to the teaching of the social sciences and history and to such topics as curriculum construction, controversial issues, the conduct of inquiry, civic education and political socialization, evaluation of materials and audio-visual media, and development and testing of instructional theories. A section on program description contains a list of program objectives and significant changes in the course of study during 1972-73. Selection, enrollment requirements, and academic qualifications of the trainees, and program graduates are mentioned in the second section of the report. The practicum training arrangements, consisting of the Supervised Research Internship and Colloquium in Research Training, are detailed. Evaluations include a director's statement and typical student remarks made regarding various aspects of the program. (Author/KSM)