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MAPPR Policy Research Grants (IPPSR)

MAPPR Policy Research Grants

Supports Michigan policy-relevant faculty research through annual projects that connect scholarship to practical outcomes.

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The Michigan Applied Public Policy Research (MAPPR) grant program is administered by the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) at Michigan State University and connects MSU faculty research to active Michigan and federal policy discussions. Annual awards of up to $30,000 support one-year research projects; the total pool is approximately $150,000 per cycle, supporting roughly fiv…

What this grant funds

All policy areas are eligible, with 2025 priorities in transportation, federal budget impacts on state programs, economic development, housing, and bridge funding for research affected by canceled federal grants.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.3 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$150K
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: research.msu.edu