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Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies

    

General Information
about OVPRGS, research at MSU. Graduate School

Finding Funding
internal, external sources; funding news & opportunities

Conducting Research
regulations, policies, procedures, safety & security, facilities 

RESEARCH & OUTREACH
Intellectual property, Ag Experiment Station, Extension

Research Facts & News
newsletter, annual report, magazine

Useful LINKS
at MSU & elsewhere

Honorary Degrees


Make an appointment
with Vice President
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Frequently Asked Questions about Research and Grants

  How does MSU define research and scholarship?

How does MSU see the balance between research, teaching, and service?

What are MSU’s research expectations for individual faculty members?

What are the university’s expectations for graduate student involvement in faculty research?

What are the policies for research involving testing?

What are the policies for research involving human subjects?  Animal subjects?

What is considered classified research?

How do I develop new teaching/research/outreach programs?

How do I transfer external funding from a previous university?

Where can I find information on federal funding sources, rules, and regulations? 

Does the university have grant-writing workshops?  Other grant-writing resources?

What mechanisms are available to connect with individuals from different departments? 

How do research centers link with faculty? 

How can I identify funding for interdisciplinary research programs?

Are there specific grant incentives to foster interdisciplinary research?

Is it possible to share equipment?

What is the percent of external research funding to MSU from different agencies?

What happens to indirect costs from research grants?  How are they distributed?  When?

Are there research publication restrictions?

What institutional rules and regulations govern classified government research?  Proprietary research?

Are there opportunities for faculty to become involved in incubating small businesses?

What are the university’s policies on patents and royalties?