Office of Research Support
At the College of Natural Science, we provide comprehensive support to faculty throughout every stage of the proposal development and submission process. Our services include assisting with identifying funding opportunities, creating detailed submission timelines, developing budgets, and ensuring familiarity with submission policies and procedures. We assist with reviewing proposals for agency-specific guidelines, completing application packets for platforms like Fastlane and Grants.gov, and managing the Kuali Coeus (KC) Proposal Development Document. Additionally, we provide the assistance with the calculation of indirect costs, negotiate overhead credit returns, and help coordinate the necessary signatures for proposal routing, ensuring a smooth and successful submission experience.
Pre-Award Support for College of Natural Science Faculty
If you are beginning the process of applying for a research grant, start with our handy Building a Grant Proposal toolkit.
Request assistance with proposal submission
New Faculty Orientation Proposal
The staff of the College of Natural Science Office for Research Support is working remotely during normal business hours. We can be reached via email at NatSci.ORS@msu.edu, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom. Teams may be used for chat, voice calls, and video conferencing.