Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Serving you throughout the project life cycle.

The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) engages in the project life cycle from proposal submission to the close-out of a grant or award. In fiscal year 2023, OSP opened 524 new grants and provided oversight for MSU's $230 million in research expenditures .

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Welcome to OSP -- we are here to help!

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Submit Proposal

Submit Proposal

Accept Award

Accept Award

Manage Project

Manage Project

Completion and Closeout

Completion
and Closeout

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Office of Research Development (ORD)

The Office of Research Development (ORD) aims to catalyze innovative and impactful scholarship by increasing competitiveness for sponsored research, enhancing research capacities, and facilitating cultures of collaboration, inclusivity, and creativity.

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Find Funding

The ORD team can help with locating funding opportunities, finding potential collaborators, outlining/ reviewing proposals, and more.

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Develop Proposal

The ORD team can provide a comprehensive suite of services to support and enhance the proposal development process.

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Research Integrity — Office of Research Compliance (ORC)

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) oversees University programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations for research. ORC creates and supports an environment that furthers the ethical and responsible conduct of research.