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Information and Resources related to the 2025 U.S. Presidential Administration Transition can be found on the Federal Updates Resulting From Administration Transition webpage. We will continue to update the page as new information and resources are identified.

Sponsored Programs Administration
Office of Sponsored Programs
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Contract and Grant Administration

The Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) office departments, Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) and Contract and Grant Administration (CGA), collaborate with MSU's researchers to provide effective and efficient administration throughout the research award process. Learn more about the SPA mission and vision and navigating this website.

MSU Research Award Life Cycle

Six Stages of MSU's Award Life Cycle Stage 1: Funding Opportunities Stage 2: Proposal Development & Submission Stage 3: Award Negotiation & Acceptance Stage 4: Account Setup/Modifications Stage 5: Award Management Stage 6: Award Closeout Six Stages of MSU's Award Life Cycle Stage 1: Funding Opportunities Stage 2: Proposal Development & Submission Stage 3: Award Negotiation & Acceptance Stage 4: Account Setup/Modifications Stage 5: Award Management Stage 6: Award Closeout

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Read More About The SPA Spring 2025 Newsletter is Available!

Read More About Federal Updates Resulting From Administration Transition

Read More About New Questions on the MSU Conflict of Interest Disclosure

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Essentials of Research Administration (ERA) Training

SPA Metrics, Fiscal Year 2025: 3,668 Proposals Submitted, 2,069 Awards Received, and $600,045,275 Funds Awarded

Based on date of acceptance by the Board of Trustees

Click here for more information about research funding figures.

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