The MSU Graduate School and the College of Human Medicine has funds available for student research and research-related travel. See below for more information and funding request procedures.
NOTE: Funding requests for poster printing will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Poster Printing
- CHM students may request funds for poster printing. Students must be the presenting author at a national, international, or regional research conference. Submit a request for poster funding using the funding request application form linked below.
Research Funding
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The College of Human Medicine has received funding from the Graduate School to support CHM student research efforts and professional development. Students who are enrolled at the MSU College of Human Medicine are eligible for this funding.
These funds may be used to support CHM students in the following endeavors:
- presentation of research (***see below for checklist of items needed for travel funding)
- research activities
- virtual conference registration fee reimbursement
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** Students must be enrolled in courses for the semester in which the funding is being requested **
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Please review the detailed instructions and guidance here: Funding Request Procedures
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Submit your request for funding using the online application form here: CHM Student Research InfoReady site
- Deadline for funding requests is April 18, 2025.
*NOTE: Specific funding limits for travel and research enhancement are subject to change.
** NOTICE TO FINANCIAL AID OFFICE FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS – If you are approved for travel or research enhancement funding, the Financial Aid Office will be notified of your award in an attempt to avoid reduction in loans or aid. If you have concerns, you are strongly encouraged to reach out to Financial Aid directly.**
Funding is awarded on a first come, first serve basis as available.
***Travel Funding Checklist
If presenting at a conference:
1. Copy of accepted abstract, including all authors.
2. Copy of notification from conference that your abstract was accepted, with list of presenting authors.
3. Receipt of conference/meeting registration fees as PAID.
4. Mentor statement of support (statement from mentor indicating they support your travel to the conference to present).
5. Itemized budget. This may include hotel, flight, conference registration fee, transportation to/from airport, and per diem meals & incidental expenses. These can be quotes or estimates if the items have not been purchased yet.
6. Include receipts for any items that have already been purchased.
Questions? Please contact us at CHM.Research@msu.edu
