The Prima Civitas Foundation is a unique economic development organization. Together with our extensive knowledge resources and experienced public and private sector partners, we pilot initiatives that quickly address Michigan's economic challenges. We believe that through international development, innovation, talent, and targeted community support, we become a "disruptive" catalyst for Michigan's economy.

NCURA serves its members and advances the field of research administration through education and professional development programs, the sharing of knowledge and experience, and by fostering a professional, collegial, and respected community.

The Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) works to assure compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and policies on research, promotes the responsible conduct of research at MSU, and serves as a campus resource for research ethics education materials and training.

Starting February 2022, the Office of Regulatory Affairs changed their name to Office of Research Regulatory Support (ORRS).

The CRC was formed in 1999 after several community disturbances in East Lansing, as recommendation of the Action Team task force chaired by the president of MSU.

A Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) is a legal contract that allows for the exchange of materials, such as chemicals, software, plant- and animal-derived material, or research animals, between universities and other organizations for research purposes. The agreement defines the rights of the providing scientists, recipient scientists, and their respective organizations with regard to materials, derivatives, and inventions that may result from the use of the transferred material.

The National Collaborative for the Study of University Engagement (NCSUE) strives to be a preeminent innovator within the scholarly movement of engagement in higher education. NCSUE deepens the study of and discussion about two key principles—engaged scholarship and the scholarship of engagement—to inform and advance the national agenda.

Michigan State University's Conflict Review Committee: http://coi.msu.edu/CRC

MSU Technologies is Michigan State University's technology transfer and commercialization office.

MSUT facilitates the commercial development and public use of technologies and copyrightable materials developed by MSU faculty and staff. Their goal is to move MSU's technologies from the lab to the marketplace to improve lives and communities locally, regionally, and around the world.

The Office of Naval Research provides technical advice to the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy.

The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research speeds the transfer of plant biotechnologies from the research laboratory to the marketplace, expanding economic opportunities through university research and global networking.