Applications are now open to MSU faculty for the Global Development Seed Grant
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Administered through the International Institute’s Office of International Research Development, the Global Development Seed Grant (GDSG) program's mission is to support Ó£»¨µ¼º½ Ó£»¨µ¼º½ University faculty in launching innovative, high-impact international research and partnerships that advance global collaboration and build long-term capacity for sustainable development. Through strategic seed funding, the GDSG program positions MSU to pursue external funding opportunities while addressing critical global challenges, strengthening the university’s international engagement, and making positive impacts both at home and abroad.  Learn more at .
The purpose of the GDSG is to seed new or emerging international partnerships that develop and enhance MSU’s competitiveness and ability to secure external funding for international research and international development projects. It is the goal of the International Institute for the GDSG to demonstrate a positive return on the investments for MSU.
The International Institute is eager to support faculty or teams of faculty who have innovative projects and ideas with a global perspective that promote high-impact, sustainable, and scholarly activities or capacity building. For faculty who have creative ideas but need partners both on campus and/or internationally to be successful, the International Institute will assist you in developing your ideas.
For more information, contact Masey Smith, International Institute deputy director, at mls524@msstate.edu or (662) 325-0879, or Chance Carden, International Institute research development project manager, at ccarden@international.msstate.edu or (662) 325-2399.