Student Research Funding

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.  

 

Travel Funding

Funds are available to support the presentation of research at professional conferences.Students may request funding ($2,000 maximum) for their first author presentation related expenses. Students must be accepted as first or presenting author. Requests can be completed by using this application, and uploading the following:

  1. Student and major professor information
  2. Name of the conference or professional meeting
  3. The title of the research to be presented and the list of authors (The student requesting the funds is to be the first and presenting author)
  4. The date(s) and the location of the conference
  5. Itemized budget or estimate if expenses are not yet known (Template download available)
  6. Upload registration - paid receipt
  7. Upload letter of acceptance for poster or presentation
  8. Upload abstract
  9. Upload major professor email or letter of support

If items are not yet available, they can be uploaded through this form at a later date. Purchases cannot be reimbursed until after the conference and only with an accompanying receipt.

 

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

  • 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 (must be presenting research)

 

  • ** Students must be enrolled in courses for the semester in which the funding is being requested **

  • Please review the detailed instructions and guidance here: Funding Request Procedures 

  • 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 served 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