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2024 Research Expenditures

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Nationally in Department of Energy Expenditures

3,300+

Faculty Inventions

100+

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Shashank Priya, Vice President for Research and Innovation

MSU Welcomes Shashank Priya as Vice President for Research and Innovation

After the completion of a national search, Shashank Priya has been selected as the new VP for Research and Innovation.

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Shared Research Infrastructure Programs (SRIP) January 2026 Awards Announced

The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is pleased to announce the January 2026 recipients for the Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP) awards. SRIP supports one-time, non-recurring purchases or investments in specialized research infrastructure that will support and advance cutting-edge research at MSU, benefit a diverse range of researchers, and align with MSU’s strategic research priorities. This program is funded in part through the generosity of the Michigan State University Research Foundation.

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