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Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG)

Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG)

Supports Michigan State University faculty teams building long-run research centers through internal matching mechanisms.

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Michigan State University's Strategic Partnership Grants (SPG) program, funded by the MSU Research Foundation and administered by the MSU Office of Research and Innovation in collaboration with the Council of Research Deans, provides up to $400,000 in foundation funding per project, budgeted at $160,000 per year over a maximum of three years. A mandatory 20% cash match from the applicant's college…

Funds MSU faculty teams pursuing leading-edge, interdisciplinary, or futuristic research and center development across all disciplines, with the goal of bridging to substantial external funding.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 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.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: research.msu.edu