Frequently Asked Questions about Research and Grants
Faculty Performance
How does MSU define research and scholarship?
How does MSU see the balance between research, teaching, and service?
How do I develop new teaching/research/outreach programs?
What are MSU’s research expectations for individual faculty members?
What are the university’s expectations for graduate student involvement in faculty research?
Compliance
How can I be sure that I am complying with Federal legal requirements for export control and trade sanctions?
What are the policies for extramurally sponsored testing?
What are the policies for research involving human subjects? Animal subjects?
What is classified research? Does MSU do it?
What institutional rules and regulations govern classified research? Proprietary research? Classified research?
Will MSU accept publication restrictions in extramural research agreements?
Funding
Does the university have grant-writing workshops? Other grant-writing resources?
How do I transfer external funding from a previous university?
Where can I find information on federal funding sources, rules, and regulations?
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?
How can I identify funding for interdisciplinary research programs?
Are there specific grant incentives to foster interdisciplinary research?
Collaboration
What mechanisms are available to connect with individuals from different departments?
How do research centers link with faculty?
Is it possible to share equipment?
Commercialization
Are there opportunities for faculty to become involved in incubating small businesses?
What are the university’s policies on patents and royalties?