Overview
As part of the Shared Research Infrastructure project, OR&I is announcing a new Call for Proposals (CFP) for shared research infrastructure. Please visit the Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP) website for additional program details. OR&I will set aside some funds for unexpected needs, but infrastructure requests now need to go through this process. Please note the submission deadlines of October 15, 2024 and February 15, 2025. The online submission portal will be available from the SRIP web page by mid-September.
Program Purpose
The Office of Research and Innovation (OR&I) has always invested in shared research infrastructure to advance MSU's research priorities. This Shared Research Infrastructure Program (SRIP) has been created to make strategic investment decisions that best enable cutting-edge research. Although this program is new, it will be funded through existing budget allocations from the MSU Research Foundation. OR&I will consider requests that are out of cycle if they are of unexpected and significant (such as an unexpected breakdown of major equipment or an unexpected opportunity involving external partners).
Request Types
This call will support one-time, non-recurring purchases or investments in specialized research infrastructure, such as equipment, large databases, and other resources that support and advance cutting-edge research at MSU. It will not support resources that will be used primarily for teaching or for an individual researcher’s lab. If you are unsure whether your request applies, please contact proposal@msu.edu before submission.
Important Dates:
- October 15, 2024 - Submissions deadline
- December 1, 2024 - Funding announced, pending availability of funds
- February 15, 2025 - Submissions deadline
- April 1, 2025 - Funding announced, pending availability of funds