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Research that Matters to You

With support from the federal government, Spartan researchers have delivered lifesaving breakthroughs for generations and continue to tackle our most urgent challenges. From lifesaving cancer drugs that treat millions to advancements in agriculture that help deliver healthy food to the kitchen table, Spartan research makes life better.
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$932M
2024 Research Expenditures
#1
Nationally in Department of Energy Expenditures
3,300+
Faculty Inventions
100+
Research Institutes and Centers
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The MSU Research Foundation is a valued partner, providing seed funding for new research, sponsorship of an endowed professorship program, investments in equipment, and support and venture funding for startup companies at MSU, as well as across the state in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. 

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Checklist tool designed to support new researchers when setting up their first research project.
Resources for Researchers
Visit the OR&I information booth for research resources.
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The Research Development and Proposal Services team provides tailored services to help MSU researchers compete for funding.
Research News
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MSU Faculty Elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Three Michigan State University faculty members have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences for 2025. Christoph Benning, Jianguo "Jack" Liu and Philip Robertson are among the 120 members and 30 international members being recognized for their distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
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The Uncertain Future of U.S. Cancer Research

Cancer research in the U.S. is backed by a complex system of interdependent funding. Partners rely heavily on each other and, when one struggles, the entire system suffers. Here, Jeffrey MacKeigan explains how cancer research funding works and what happens if there are cuts to those budgets.

Four MSU Researchers Named 2024 AAAS Fellows

Nick Haddad, Laura McCabe, Gemma Reguera and Michael Thoennessen have been recognized as 2024 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS.

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