Announcements
Discretionary Funding Initiative Applications Due for Spring 2020
The Office for Research and Innovation (ORI) requests applications for the 2019-2020 Discretionary Funding Initiative (DFI). The Discretionary Funding Initiative, funded by the Michigan State University Foundation, provides bridge funds for tenure stream faculty for additional studies needed for resubmission of an unsuccessful, but nearly fundable application to the same program within an agency.
MSU Animal Care Welcomes AAALAC for Accreditation Site Visit
The triennial accreditation visit for review of the MSU animal research program was conducted on campus by a team from the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) during the week of February 17, 2020.
International Studies & Programs Student Funding Opportunities Deadlines
Applications are now open for this year’s International Studies & Programs scholarships and grant opportunities. The deadline is March 1st, 2020.
Abstract deadline for Women+ Data Science Symposium
Abstract submissions for talks and poster presentations are now being invited for the 2020 Women+ Data Science Symposium, jointly organized by the Michigan State University (MSU) and the University of Michigan (U-M) will take place on April 17, 2020 at MSU.
HARP Development Receipients Announced for 2020
Twelve MSU faculty have been selected to receive HARP development funding to support their research leading to creative and performance projects or activities in the arts and humanities.
Spring 2020 MTRAC AgBio Starter Grant Funding Opportunities
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) Innovation Hub for Ag & Bio is the first in a series of specialized statewide commercialization programs with in-depth domain expertise in specific areas of research.
HARP Grant Deadlines Approaching
The Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) Session II deadlines are coming up in January. HARP provides internal grants for book, recording, or other exhibit production. Please visit the HARP webpage for full details at https://vp.research.msu.edu/find-funding/msu-funding-opportunities.
S3 Call for Grant Applications 2019-2020
Science + Society @ State announces seed grant deadlines.
Honorary Degree Nominations Due
University faculty are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving individuals to receive honorary degrees by January 20. Nominations must first be approved by a College dean.
NSF Announces Changes to Biosketch Format
NSF is standardizing the format for biographical sketches, which are required for all senior personnel included in a proposal. Beginning in January 2020, NSF will only accept biographical sketches that are generated through use of an NSF-approved format.