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Research Development & Proposal Services

Overview

The Research Development and Proposal Services team provides tailored services to help MSU researchers successfully compete for external funding for their research and creative pursuits. These services include grant editing, consultations, identifying funding opportunities, and project management for large-scale grant proposals. These services are available at no cost to MSU researchers.


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To schedule a consultation with a member of our team, or to request editing or project management services, please complete the Service Request Form. For any questions, please email ORI.editors@msu.edu.

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We recommend contacting our office early in the grant development process to take advantage of the full range of services offered, including project management assistance for large-scale proposals, and substantive feedback on a proposal’s logic, layout, and organization to ensure it aligns with the funder’s guidelines. Our ability to edit proposals and facilitate more substantial changes will be limited as the submission deadline approaches, so please be sure to contact us early in the process.


Our Team

Lauren Aerni-Flessner

Lauren Aerni-Flessner
  • Joined MSU in August 2014
  • Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, studying glucose transporter biology
  • Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan
  • Previously worked as a Grant and Project Management Specialist in the MSU College of Engineering
  • Provides grant editing, first draft reviews, and more

Angie Kankula

Angie Kankula
  • Joined MSU in January 2012
  • Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University
  • Specializing in NIH, DOD, and foundation grants
  • Provides project management and budgeting for complex grants

Sara Steenrod

Sara Steenrod
  • Joined MSU in November 2018
  • Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Columbia University
  • Completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University, studying the neural mechanisms underlying visual attention.
  • Previously worked as a Scientific Editor for the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Sara Steenrod's LinkedIn profile

Special note: Visit the Global IDEAS section of the International Studies and Programs website for opportunities related to international scholarship and be sure to register for their email notices.


Upcoming Events

Sep
28
2023

Building Your Research Impact Identity and Vision to Achieve Broader Impacts

This hands-on workshop will help you develop your impact identity and vision for achieving societal impacts throughout your career.

Sep
29
2023

Navigating MSU's Proposal Development Services

Are you ready to start a proposal, but want to know more about what proposal development services MSU offers? Start with this webinar.

Oct
5
2023

Competing for Funding from the National Science Foundation

This webinar will focus on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) mission, funding priorities, and more to help you write a competitive proposal to NSF.

Oct
12
2023

Tips for Writing a Compelling NSF Project Summary

Learn tips on writing a compelling Project Summary, one of the most important parts of every NSF grant proposal.

Oct
19
2023

Competing for Funding from the National Institutes of Health

This webinar, for faculty researchers new to National Institute of Health (NIH), will focus on NIH's organization, funding opportunities, and more to help you write a competitive proposal to NIH.

Oct
26
2023

The Core Components of a Successful Broader Impacts Plan

Build a winning strategy for your next NSF proposal with a successful Broader Impacts plan.

Nov
2
2023

Pursuing Funding in the Humanities and Humanities-related Social Sciences

Learn about the types of funding available to support research in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences and how to compete for them.

Nov
9
2023

How to Pursue Funding from Mission Agencies with a focus on DOE and DoD

Learn how to approach mission agencies, develop and write white papers, concept papers and more in this webinar for faculty researchers.

Nov
16
2023

Fall Broader Impacts Writing Retreat

Spend a full day away from your everyday responsibilities with MSU's Broader Impacts (BI) consultants working on the BI plan for your next National Science Foundation (NSF) proposal.


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