The Institute of Public Utilities (IPU) supports informed, effective, and efficient regulation of the infrastructure-intensive network industries providing vital utility services - electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications.

The College of Natural Science promotes excellence in research, teaching, and public service across the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. The College provides innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students to be leaders in an increasingly sophisticated scientific and technological society. These programs grow and evolve in an environment that values multidisciplinary and cross-college collaborations and builds on the advantages that a diverse student body brings to a dynamic community of scholars. The College assumes a leadership role in preparing all Michigan State University students with the fundamental scientific and quantitative proficiencies critical to a quality liberal education. Key to excellence is the College’s commitment to advancing knowledge through progressive graduate-research programs and undergraduate research experiences. This commitment is manifest in our ability to enhance student learning, promote basic scientific understanding of nature, and develop the technical and human resources necessary to address the current and future needs of society.

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Extending scholarly expertise to Michigan's policymaking community is at the heart of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research's mission. Over the past three decades, IPPSR has built a reputation for serving leaders and scholars with top-notch research, inviting discussion, and world-class political leadership training. Input from legislators and their key staff members, state department officials, university faculty, policy practitioners, and other leaders drives the institute's efforts.

The Humane Society of the United Statesis the nation's largest and most effective animal protection organization, backed by 11 million Americans. We help animals by advocating for better laws to protect animals; conducting campaigns to reform industries; providing animal rescue and emergency response; investigating cases of animal cruelty; and caring for animals through our sanctuaries and wildlife rehabilitation centers, emergency shelters and clinics.

MATRIX is devoted to the application of new technologies for teaching, research, and outreach. As one of the premier humanities computing centers in the United States, MATRIX creates and maintains online resources, provides training in computing and new teaching technologies, and creates forums for the exchange of ideas and expertise in the field.

Instiutionally Limited Proposals submitted by Michigan State University requires faculty to submit a pre-proposal by a specific deadline. Follow the procedures and guidelines when submitting pre-propoals. Any questions regarding the funding opportunities or the selection process should be directed to: limited@msu.edu.

The Composite Materials and Structures Center is one of the foremost facilities for the study of polymer composites and is internationally recognized for its contributions to composite science and engineering.

AgBioResearch (formerly the Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station or MAES) engages in innovative, leading-edge research that combines scientific expertise with practical experience to generate economic prosperity, sustain natural resources and enhance the quality of life in Michigan, the nation and the world.

The Institute of International Health (IIH) at Michigan State University has a deep commitment to improving the quality of life in resource-poor and disadvantaged communities around the world. In pursuing its goals, IIH works closely with MSU's International Studies and Programs to apply academic and research methodologies to global health issues. As the focal point at MSU for global health programs and outreach, the Institute fosters and administers global health research programs and projects for MSU faculty and students that not only enhance learning and cultural competency at MSU, but also benefit underprivileged communities in numerous countries around the world. Founded in 1987, the Institute will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2012.

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