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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
Videos Post-Webinar Resources from April 11, 18, and 25
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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 Salutes Breakthroughs in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at 2025 Innovation Celebration

Michigan State University’s Innovation Center hosted the highly anticipated 2025 Innovation Celebration on April 1 at the Kellogg Center, honoring the trailblazers advancing research, entrepreneurship, and economic development in the region and beyond.
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MSU’s Supercomputer Celebrates 20 Years of Accelerating Research

On February 26, 2025, ICER celebrated the 20th-anniversary of enabling researchers to accelerate their discoveries with MSU’s supercomputer. When its first supercomputer powered up in 2005, it was cutting-edge. Today, that throughput would be less than one PlayStation 5.

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