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Every day, Spartan researchers push the boundaries of discovery to find solutions for a smarter, safer and healthier tomorrow. MSU is ranked among the top 100 research universities in the world, and the College of Engineering is home to innovative research centers and an international community of scientists and scholars.

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Top Federal Funding Sources

  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • Department of Health and
  • Human Services (HHS)
  • Department of Defense (DOD)
  • Department of Energy (DOE)
  • US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

$71.25 M

Engineering Research Expenditures

Research priorities

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Research centers and institutes

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