The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) at Michigan State University is committed to assisting scholars in all aspects of finding funding and developing proposals for support of their research and creative endeavors. All researchers have access to the MSU Libraries search databases and other relevant resources, including exclusive subscriptions such as the Foundation Directory Online Professional.
The Graduate School and the Undergraduate Research Office offer internal funding opportunities and resources on extramural funding for students.
Please see the menu below to begin your search and contact our Research Development & Proposal Services Team for assistance.
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Federal and State Funding
Resources and database links for finding Federal and State funding, and listservs for receiving automated alerts on new funding opportunities.
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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.
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Foundation Funding
The MSU Office of Foundation Relations within University Advancement maintains a website for foundation specific funding opportunities and also assists faculty with connecting to foundations and developing proposals.
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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 & Proposal Support
Global IDEAS provides MSU faculty with a wide array of services including identification of funding opportunities, and comprehensive proposal coordination.
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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.