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New Tools at MSU Are Helping Engineer the Future of Medicine

New imaging and molecular technologies at MSU are helping researchers detect disease earlier and develop more precise treatments, advancing the future of human and animal health.
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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.
Finding funding for your next research project.
September 17, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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The Research Development and Proposal Services team provides tailored services to help MSU researchers compete for funding.
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How Insects Could Help Detect PFAS Contamination

MSU researchers discover that insects have an unexpected biological ability to sense human-made chemicals that do not naturally occur in the environment.
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Michigan Universities Partner To Improve Beach Water Testing

Researchers from four Michigan universities are testing a portable device that can detect harmful bacteria at beaches in just 15 minutes, helping communities respond to water safety risks faster.

Spring Jenison Funding Announced for 2026

In its third round of the three-year initiative, the Jenison Fund has supported graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and both junior and senior faculty across the university, reinforcing MSU’s commitment to research continuity and excellence.

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