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Navigating MSU's Proposal Development Services
September 10, 2026
3
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4 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
About
New to MSU research funding and proposal development?
Learn who to contact, when and how to engage with different support offices, and what resources are available to help you develop competitive proposals. This discussion is designed for early-career researchers, faculty new to MSU, and anyone interested in learning more about proposal development resources available across the university.
This webinar will provide audience members with an overview of the proposal development services that are available to faculty writing grant proposals at MSU. The webinar will cover proposal services available to faculty through the Research Development and Proposal Services group, the Office of Foundation Relations, University Outreach and Engagement, The Writing Center, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and college research administrators.
Panelists
- Lauren Aerni-Flessner, Research Development Specialist, ORI Research Development & Proposal Services
- Alex Delavan, Director of the Division of Engineering Research
- Laura Johnston, Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
- Heidi Jurgens, Director of Foundation Relations, Health and Science
- Miles McNall, Director for Community-Engaged Research, University Outreach and Engagement
- Grace Pregent, Director of the Writing Center at Michigan State University