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Events & Workshops

Federal Government Shutdown Updates

A federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025. Federally funded projects may experience delays in communication, funding actions, and approvals. Please refer to the Sponsored Programs Administrion office for guidance. learn more

November

Intentional pivots can shape a successful, evolving research career.
Revise and strengthen your Specific Aims page on your next proposal in this peer-review workshop.
Learn tips on writing a compelling Project Summary, one of the most important parts of every NSF grant proposal.
Join your colleagues for a working session to discuss how to improve support for the full research data lifecycle at MSU.
Spend a full day with MSU's broader impacts consultants away from your everyday responsibilities working on the broader impacts plan for your next NSF proposal.
AI tools combined with GIS promise exciting new developments for research, infrastructure and more. Please join the MSU GIS Users Community to learn about AI and GIS from a panel discussion in celebration of GIS Day 2025.
This webinar will cover essential components and effective organizational strategies for writing a strong standard or “core” NSF proposal.

January

This comprehensive, two-day seminar offers an in-depth review of both the conceptual foundations and practical strategies essential to successful proposal development. Designed for researchers across disciplines, the session provides valuable insights to strengthen the clarity, competitiveness, and impact of your funding proposals.
This comprehensive, two-day seminar offers an in-depth review of both the conceptual foundations and practical strategies essential to successful proposal development. Designed for researchers across disciplines, the session provides valuable insights to strengthen the clarity, competitiveness, and impact of your funding proposals.

February

This workshop will cover NSF’s BI criteria and major BI goals, the essential elements of a high-quality BI plan, and key resources to help you develop a winning proposal.

April

Spend a full day with MSU's broader impacts consultants away from your everyday responsibilities working on the broader impacts plan for your next NSF proposal.