Research Development & Proposal Services
The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) is committed to assisting MSU scholars in all aspects of finding funding and developing proposals for support of their research and creative endeavors. The Research Development and Proposal Services team within OR&I provides tailored services to help MSU researchers successfully compete for external funding for their research and creative pursuits. These services include identifying funding opportunities, consulting, grant editing, and project management for large-scale grant proposals. These services are available at no cost to MSU researchers.
Collaboration
Collaboration fosters innovation through interdisciplinary approaches, accelerates scientific progress, and results in broader dissemination and impact of research findings. At MSU there are many opportunities for researchers to work with faculty from other disciplines, connect with outreach and engagement experts, and explore new strategies for broader impact. The resources and search guides provide can assist faculty in making these connections.
Find Funding
Several resources are available to assist faculty in finding support for their scholarship. OR&I primarily focuses on faculty support, while the Graduate School and the Undergraduate Research Office offer internal funding opportunities and resources on extramural funding for students. All researchers have access to the MSU Libraries search databases and other relevant resources, including exclusive subscriptions such as the Foundation Directory Online Professional. Visit the Find Funding page to get started or contact our Research Development and Proposal Services Team for assistance.
Pre-Award Support
Preparation of any contract or grant proposal can be a challenging undertaking and usually involves several individuals working closely together to meet the proposal deadlines. Becoming familiar with the proposal process will help ensure successful submission of a proposal. The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) has developed a Proposal Checklist that provides guidance on the steps of proposal creation and submission. Please visit the OSP website for other helpful resources and contact information for the OSP personnel assignments by college.
Post-Award Support
Award management includes all post-award activities that occur between the time an award/account is established in MSU’s financial system and when the closeout process begins for sponsored program accounts. The CGA team supports faculty with any post-award questions and serves as liaison with funding agencies. Please visit the CGA Department Organization page for specific information about each CGA group and their contact information.
Research Development & Proposal Services
To schedule a consultation with a member of our team, or to request editing or project management services, please complete the Service Request Form. For any additional questions, please email ORI.editors@msu.edu.