Request for Proposals from MSU
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Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project
The Michigan State University Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project (SMEP) has issued a request for proposals to support research toward a sustainable Michigan. This unique opportunity for funding research on sustainable Michigan projects is made possible by an endowment to MSU from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and support from the Office of the Provost.The grants are intended to decrease barriers to do integrative research addressing sustainability themes. Sustainability has numerous definitions, with most mentioning enhancing quality of life in Michigan and the health and integrity of ecosystems.
The SMEP executive committee intends funds to be used to focus more research attention on sustainability issues as well as encouraging discourse about the complete issue of sustainability in Michigan, particularly its future.
Grants are available for projects in the following three categories:
- Networking travel grants (Maximum of $5,000).
- Participatory research grants (Maximum of $10,000).
- Integrative project grants ($10,000-$25,000 per year for up to three years).
To submit a proposal, scientists should download the 2006-07 rfp and e-mail proposals to grants@smep.msu.edu. Proposals for all three grant types are available on a continuous basis. Visit the SMEP Web site for complete rfp details.
