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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

About

The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) at Michigan State University supports faculty and staff in advancing research and creative activities. We provide guidance and resources to help you identify funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and navigate the research landscape at MSU.

Resources

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Databases and Resources

MSU researchers have access to several databases and resources for identifying funders, funding opportunities, and potential collaborators

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Federal and State Funding

Resources for finding Federal and State funding opportunities.

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Foundation Funding

Resources for finding foundation funding opportunities.

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MSU Internal Funding Opportunities

Information on HARP, DFI, and SPG and funding opportunities provided by the Office of Research and Innovation and other internal funding offered through MSU units across campus.

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International Funding

 Global IDEAS provides MSU faculty with resources to identify international funding opportunities

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Corporate and Business Funding

Resources for MTRAC, SBIR/STTR and the ADVANCE Grant Program, plus contact information for the MSU’s Business CONNECT team.

Institutionally Limited Proposals

The Office of Research and Innovation coordinates the internal review and selection of competing proposals for institutionally limited funding opportunities. This page lists current opportunities and corresponding internal application deadlines.

Funding for Trainees

Graduate and undergraduate students can explore internal funding opportunities offered by MSU, as well as resources to help identify external grants and fellowships. Whether you're just starting out or preparing a major proposal, these offices are here to support your journey.