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Montana State University faculty and researchers have access to a vast array of mechanisms to help support their research and creative activities. Resources include internal support and seed funding, along with assistance in identifying external sponsors consisting of federal agencies, state agencies, private foundations, and corporations. In addition, the Office of Research Development (ORD) assists faculty and staff in navigating sponsors’ guidelines, requirements, and submission processes.


(Limited submissions and
internal funding opportunities)

Internal Research Funding Opportunities

Core Facilities Grant Program (CFGP)

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (RED) is pleased to announce this request for proposals (RFP) to support RED-approved core facilities. The purpose of this RFP is to support core facilities that serve as critical infrastructure for the research and scholarly enterprise.

Deadline: Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, 5:00 p.m. MST
Decision: December 8, 2023           Award Start: January 1, 2024

Proposal Enhancement Grant (PEG) program

The PEG program is designed to increase the competitiveness and rates of success for research proposals submitted by MSU PIs and co-PIs to external sponsors. Full-time faculty and research scientists are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Research Collaborative Grant Program (RCGP)

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development is pleased to announce this request for proposals (RFP) for Research Collaborative Grant Program. This RFP is an opportunity to create research collaboratives of two or more faculty from any department/discipline to catalyze research and scholarly activities around a theme chosen by the group.

Deadline: Apr. 12, 2024 Decision: May 9, 2024  Award Start: July 1, 2024

Research Expansion Funds (REF) Grant Program

The Research Expansion Funds (REF) program will support new preliminary data or the development of new research methods or procedures that will be used in subsequent proposals to external funding sources. Full-time faculty at Montana State University who have earned terminal degrees are eligible to apply.
Fall deadline: Sept. 25, 2023. Spring deadline: Feb. 12, 2024.

Scholarship & Creativity (S&C) Grant Program

The Scholarship & Creativity Grant (S&C) program supports scholarship and creative activity in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Full-time faculty at Montana State University who have earned terminal degrees are eligible to apply.Fall deadline: Sept. 25, 2023. Spring deadline: Feb. 12, 2024.


 


Office of Research Development
Montana State University
P.O. Box 172460
Bozeman, MT 59717-2460

Contact Information
[email protected]

Elizabeth A. Shanahan
Associate Vice President for Research Development

Nicole Motzer
Director of Research Development