DER’s “Did You Know?” Spotlight (Part 2)
As part two of this feature, we are continuing to provide additional resources that will help MSU Faculty navigate any funding changes related to the new political administration. We highly encourage researchers to pay close attention as the new administration roll out their goals and policies. It is critical that researchers need to have a strategic plan when determining how their individual focused research ambitions fit into these administration policy targets. Did you know that there are extremely knowledgeable MSU Faculty and staff who have extensive experience navigating multiple administration transitions? These informed individuals and helpful resources are available and may help you avoid pitfalls and assist you in interpreting where research funding is headed in the foreseeable future.
Within the College of Engineering, we have strong Department Chairs who have extensive experience securing research funding through federal, state, and local sources. Additionally, Dr. John Verboncoeur (Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies) johnv@egr.msu.edu, closely monitors shifts in federal spending and attends regular meetings where new funding focuses are shared.
Contacts within the College of Engineering and outside the college are available to help navigate shifts in funding. Individuals who can assist include Jennifer Jennings (Associate Director of Engineering Corporate Development) jjenning@msu.edu, who serves as a liaison to foundation sponsors, including corporate foundations, and Mary Anne Walker (Senior Specialist with MSU Office of the VP for Research and Innovation) mawalker@msu.edu, who is a great resource for international funding/student related policy. These individuals can help you develop your strategic plan and promote efficiency and success when pursuing research funding. Additional resources are listed below.
Online Resources for Identifying Possible Funding
Finding Federal Funding Opportunities
Finding Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
If you have additional questions regarding this topic, please email DER at proposals@egr.msu.edu.
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