Grants

The MSU Research Foundation Grant Program fuels the margin of excellence

Since 1974, the MSU Research Foundation has provided grants to Michigan State University. This grant program provides resources to help make important programs possible for Michigan State University, such as the Strategic Partnership Program, The HARP Program, special equipment grants, faculty startup packages and other capacity building opportunities. Since 1974, the MSU Research Foundation has provided over $350M to Michigan State University.

In FY2021, the MSU Research Foundation provided $10.3M in support for Michigan State University.

 

General Themes of the MSU Research Foundation Grant Program

  • Endowed Chairs

    The MSU Research Foundation has endowed over 50 named chairs at Michigan State University.

    Foundation Professors

  • Entrepreneurship

    Entrepreneurship at Michigan State University is manifested in programs that serve students, faculty and staff.

    Burgess Institute

  • Intellectual Property

    Our grant to MSU Technologies enables new inventions to be identified, protected, marketed and licensed.

    MSU Innovation Center

  • Strategic Partnership Grants

    The Strategic Partnership Grant Program supports promising new research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

    Strategic Partnership

  • Humanities

    The Humanities and Arts Research Program fuels creative and performance projects in the arts and humanities.

    Humanities