2024-2025 Impact Report
Grants to Michigan State University
The MSU Research Foundation grant programs advance research and innovation at Michigan State University by providing targeted, flexible funding aligned with University priorities. This support enables early exploration, access to specialized equipment, and pathways from discovery to commercialization and real-world application.
Designed to complement other sources of research funding, the Foundation’s grant programs fill strategic gaps where timing and flexibility matter most. By investing across disciplines and stages of development, the Foundation helps move promising research toward outcomes that support discovery, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact.
By the Numbers:
Since 1973, the MSU Research Foundation has provided more than $400 million in funding to Michigan State University, including $11.6 million awarded through the 2024-2025 grant programs.
Related Stories:
These stories highlight how MSU Research Foundation grant funding has supported research capacity, strategic partnerships, and innovation across Michigan State University.
