Webinar This Friday About International Graduate Students and Options for FS20
Please join the Graduate School and the Office for international Students and Scholars (OISS) for an informational webinar this Friday, May 1st at 3PM, on international graduate students and options for fall semester 2020. This webinar will be especially useful for Graduate Program Directors and Graduate Program Assistants, but all are welcome to attend. More information on https://grad.msu.edu/events/webinar-about-international-graduate-student...
April 28, 2020
Dean Jeitschko gives a Shout-Out to Graduate Student TAs
The Graduate School recognizes the value of graduate students on campus. Especially during this unprecedented time, graduate students TAs and instructors are innovative and creative. Dean Jeitschko’s remarks are at iteach.msu.edu and are posted at https://iteach.msu.edu/iteachmsu/groups/iteachmsu/stories/946?param=post
April 27, 2020
Online Course: Succeeding as a Postdoc
Are you a postdoc looking for flexible professional development? Are you looking for a place to connect with and regularly interact with other postdocs? This course is built for you! Create a rewarding postdoc experience that will launch you into your chosen career path by developing strategies and skills to successfully navigate your time as a postdoc. Course begins June 22, 2020. See this PDF for more information.
Upcoming PhD job opportunities
Just in time for the end of the semester, we want to make you aware of job opportunities for new PhDs: MSU IT Services and the Graduate School are seeking to fill up to six PhD level positions in instructional design and instructional technology to work with faculty and other University clients, as well as team members, to consult and assist in the development and production of online technology-enhanced courses. These positions will engage in optimizing student outcomes through the effective use of instructional technology tools. Individuals in these positions will employ current pedagogy and strategies to assist in the analysis, design, development, and implementation of academically-rigorous courses. More information is available at https://grad.msu.edu/news/upcoming-phd-job-opportunities
Reminder: The other PhD job opportunity we have available right now is our a full-time Assistant Dean-Manager to manage and coordinate services and programs for graduate and professional students. The position is a one-year, annual year position with potential for renewal up to three years contingent on performance reviews, program needs, and availability of funding. Posting information is available at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/782/ci/en-us/job/503569/assistant-deanmanagers Applications close: May 7, 2020.
Webinar This Friday About International Graduate Students and Options for FS20
Please join the Graduate School and the Office for international Students and Scholars (OISS) for an informational webinar this Friday, May 1st at 3PM, on international graduate students and options for fall semester 2020. This webinar will be especially useful for Graduate Program Directors and Graduate Program Assistants, but all are welcome to attend. More information on https://grad.msu.edu/events/webinar-about-international-graduate-student...
April 24, 2020
SS20 Doctoral Graduates We want to celebrate you!
We want to celebrate you and your huge accomplishment. We'd like to do something that really showcases who you are, where you are, for now. From wherever you are "staying home and staying safe," record a short video and submit it to us. Hopefully you have received an email with instructions. If not, please go to https://grad.msu.edu/videomontage. Please load your video by Thursday, April 30. We will let you know when the complied video is ready for your viewing pleasure!
CAPS Services during COVID-19
Since the Counseling & Psychiatric Services (CAPS) offices at Olin Health Center, the Student Union, and the Neighborhoods are closed, services have been transitioned to tele-mental health platforms (e.g., HIPAA-compliant Zoom, phone) to allow CAPS staff to work remotely as a precautionary public health and safety measure. Please see the this list for ways to access their services.
Lunch & Learn Best Practices in Teaching - Tools for Student Engagement in the Online Space
Graduate Teaching Assistants, you are doing incredible work and many of you have developed teaching strategies, worked with new technology, have found new and innovative ways to run your labs, your recitations, and facilitate learning for teaching remotely. Every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm (until June 24), the Graduate School invites you to share and offers a discussion about new pedagogy and new teaching strategies. Please register for the April 29 session on Tools for Student Engagement in the Online Space at https://grad.msu.edu/events/online-lunch-learn-best-practices-teaching-8. When you register, in the ‘Comments’ field of the registration form, please indicate if you would like to share a brief 5-7-minute student engagement practice.
Healthy Distractions: Spring 2020 Finals Week
At this time, ordinarily, the MSU Library would be offering various stress reduction activities for the end of the semester, the therapy dogs, donuts, etc. The outreach librarian, Holly Flynn, has instead made this Healthy Distractions library guide containing stress reduction ideas: https://libguides.lib.msu.edu/healthydistractions. There are links to coloring, videos, digital escape rooms, art and exhibits, cooking, and connecting with the Library virtually.
April 23, 2020
Graduate School Assistant Dean Posting
The Graduate School is seeking a full-time Assistant Dean-Manager to manage and coordinate services and programs for graduate and professional students. The position is a one-year, annual year position with potential for renewal up to three years contingent on performance reviews, program needs, and availability of funding. Posting information is available at https://careers.pageuppeople.com/782/ci/en-us/job/503569/assistant-deanmanagers Applications close: May 7, 2020.
We also have the previously mentioned Associate Dean position open. https://careers.pageuppeople.com/782/ci/en-us/job/503551/associate-deanmanagement. Applications for the Assoc Dean position are due April 27, 2020.
April 22, 2020
FS20 International Graduate Admissions Deadline
OISS is currently processing immigration documents for F-1 and J-1 international students for Fall 2020. Per Dean Jeitschko’s message, please keep in mind there may be significant delays surrounding visa processing. Additionally, the Department of State has temporarily suspended routine visa services to all U.S. Embassies and Consulates. The deadline for international graduate admissions will be Friday, June 12 for Fall 2020. More information at https://grad.msu.edu/fs20-international-graduate-admissions-deadline
Spring 2020 Satisfactory (S)/Not Satisfactory (NS) grades
MSU has introduced an option of a binary grade recording system for Spring 2020’s grades. If you are taking courses this semester, you will have the option to have your final grade for any given course recorded on your transcript on an S/NS (satisfactory/not satisfactory) scale. For graduates, the threshold between S and NS is 2.0. Faculty will submit their grades as usual to the Registrar’s Office at the end of the semester, and you will have two weeks beginning May 6 to view your grades and decide on a class-by-class basis if you would prefer to have your grade for each of your courses recorded on your transcripts with the numerical 0.0-4.0 grade or with S/NS. More information including an FAQ page can be found at https://remote.msu.edu/grading-option/index.html.
To access the S/NS grade selection form beginning May 6, please click on one of the two links below.
MSU will hold virtual commencement ceremony on May 16
The virtual ceremony will be held via MSU’s Facebook page beginning at 10 a.m. EDT (7 a.m. PDT) May 16. Members of the 2020 class, their friends, families, and Spartans everywhere are invited to gather online and make this the largest MSU commencement ever, as university leadership recognizes graduates and confers their degrees. The ceremony will feature remarks from President Stanley and the interim provost as well as musical performances from students in the College of Music. More information at https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2020/msu-will-hold-virtual-commencement-ceremony-on-may-16
April 21, 2020
Spring 2020 PhD Defense Deadline
Due to the unique circumstances we have encountered this semester, the last day to defend for Spring 2020 will be May 20, 2020.
April 20, 2020
MSU Speaking Test in May
The ELC is trying out an online version of the MSU Speaking Test in May. The first administration will be limited to about ten students on May 4th with test slots reserved only for departments who have urgent summer TA assignments to make. A second administration will take place on May 11th, also with a limited number of testing slots. If the May administrations are successful, the ELC will also offer online tests in July and August on the regular dates that are posted on the ELC website for the MSU Speaking Test. If you need to have a student take the speaking test in May, please contact Dan Reed at testing@elc.msu.edu.
MSU Corona Chronicles
How has Corona affected you? Are you struggling, concerned, anxious? Is there anything positive that has come out of this? Are you far away from your family? Has anyone in your family fallen ill? Do you feel alone? How are you managing your many roles? Have you experienced the kindness of strangers? Share your story in the MSU Corona Chronicles, connect with others and tell your story!
Login to iteach.msu.edu and go to Browse to join the MSU Corona Chronicles.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop Facilitators for August 2020
We are looking for Graduate Teaching Assistant Workshop Facilitators for August 21, 2020 (12:00-6:00pm) most likely via Zoom. This will look great on a resume and include a stipend. If you know an outstanding Lab or Recitation Leader, Instructor or record or any other Graduate Teaching Assistant with great experience and effective teaching skills other Teaching Assistants can greatly benefit from, please encourage them to apply by April 26, 2020, by completing the application form GTA Workshop Facilitator Application. Additional information can be found at: https://grad.msu.edu/news/graduate-teaching-assistant-workshop-facilitator
Lunch & Learn Best Practices in Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistants, you are doing incredible work and many of you have developed teaching strategies, worked with new technology, have found new and innovative ways to run your labs, your recitations, and facilitate learning for teaching remotely. Every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm (until June 24), the Graduate School invites you to share and offers a discussion about new pedagogy and new teaching strategies. Please register for the April 22 session on HIP (High Impact Practices) at https://grad.msu.edu/events/online-lunch-learn-best-practices-teaching-6. When you register, in the ‘Comments’ field of the registration form, please indicate if you would like to share a teaching practice, part of a lesson, lab section, or an idea used as a recitation leader and the approximate time needed for your presentation.
April 17, 2020
Short Survey on how the transition to remote learning impacted your learning experience
An email went out today to graduate students asking them to take a short survey. The survey asks students about their current learning situation and their overall experience during remote learning. It then asks them to comment specifically on any courses that transitioned to remote instruction last month. Your participation is voluntary. To complete the survey, please click here: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6fiy3B3dhJ28O0t. They survey is open now and will close on April 28th.
Increased Grad School funding for Dissertation Completion Fellowships
In light of the delays to degree due to the coronavirus situation, we are increasing the funding for Dissertation Completion Fellowships by over 40% for the coming academic year.
August Teaching Assistant Orientations – Save the Dates!
- International Graduate TA Orientation on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 2pm-8:30pm
- New Graduate TA Institute on Thursday, August 20, 2020, 9am-5:30pm, with special focus on policies, student success strategies, and classroom culture
- Pedagogy Training for New and Returning Graduate TAs on Friday, August 21, 2020, 12:30pm-6:00pm, with special focus on their roles.
Registration will open on May 15. We are still working out the details but the Orientation will most likely be held in a virtual format.
We are also looking for Graduate Teaching Assistants in various roles who have substantial teaching experience to facilitate Training workshops that apply in the online space with respect to various roles. Contact Stefanie Baier at stbaier@msu.edu or apply here: GTA Workshop Facilitator Application
Lunch & Learn Best Practices in Teaching
Graduate Teaching Assistants, you are doing incredible work and many of you have developed teaching strategies, worked with new technology, have found new and innovative ways to run your labs, your recitations, and facilitate learning for teaching remotely. Every Wednesday from Noon to 1pm (until June 24), the Graduate School invites you to share and offers a discussion about new pedagogy and new teaching strategies. Please register for the April 22 session at https://grad.msu.edu/events/online-lunch-learn-best-practices-teaching-6. When you register, in the ‘Comments’ field of the registration form, please indicate if you would like to share a teaching practice, part of a lesson, lab section, or an idea used as a recitation leader and the approximate time needed for your presentation.
April 16, 2020
Spring 2020 degree conferral and S/NS grade selection
From April 24 through May 20, all Spring 2020 degree conferral processing will be suspended. This will facilitate the process whereby all eligible students enrolled Spring 2020 including graduating students can choose to have their Spring 2020 grades reported using the Satisfactory/Non-Satisfactory (S/NS). The period where students can choose the S/NS option is Wednesday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 20. Please view the Spring 2020 S/NS grades screenshots on how students will choose the S/NS grades. An email will be sent to all students enrolled for Spring 2020 on the logistics of the process the week of April 20.
Aspire Alliance COVID-19 Resources
The NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance has put together a list of resources to help guide educators in Teaching Inclusively, Transitioning to Online Teaching, Supporting Educators, and Supporting Health and Well-Being during the COVID-19 crisis. CIRTL is a lead partner in the alliance, which works to advance underrepresented student success in STEM fields.
April 15, 2020
Grad Student summer job: Pre-College Consultant for Remote Instruction
The Office of University Outreach and Engagement is seeking two, and possibly more, graduate students to join a new team focused on supporting remote instructional needs for Pre-College Programs at MSU. Successful applicants will consult with a wide range of programs and program leaders to deliver meaningful and enriching online content to students in grades K-12. Students will work as part of a small, collaborative team to assist program leaders in selecting appropriate instructional platforms, curating online tools and resources, and disseminating best-practices for online instruction. This is an hourly Position. Applications will begin review on Wednesday April 22, 2020 and continue until positions are filled. Click here for more information.
Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) creates resources for the CARES Act
The CARES Act (P.L. 116-136) was signed into law by President Trump on March 27 as the third federal stimulus package responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new law includes several provisions that impact graduate education. CGS Government Affairs has created two new resources in response to member questions: a summary of unemployment provisions and a summary of certain financial assistance provisions that most directly impact CGS member institutions and their students. Resources will continue to be updated or amended as any new guidance is released.
Effective Teaching Online Video Resources
Check out CIRTL's Effective Teaching Online playlist on YouTube, where you can find pre-recorded versions of two recent workshops: one designed to give instructors a brief introduction to online, evidence-based, inclusive teaching strategies; the other designed to share top-level recommendations on how to effectively support online instructors during temporary distance learning. Related workshop materials are provided in video descriptions.
April 14, 2020
SOS Student Emergency Fund for COVID-19
A fund, known as the Support our Spartans Student Emergency Needs Fund for COVID-19 (SOS COVID-19 Fund), has been established to assist students experiencing financial emergencies resulting from the global pandemic. Students may now submit applications for SOS COVID-19 Funds. For clarity, SOS COVID-19 funds are internal and donor funds are being made available to relieve immediate needs. These resources are not to be confused with the federal CARES Act funds that should be made available in the coming days. The guidelines and process for dispersing those resources are being handled under the office of the Associate Provost for Academic Services.
Apply for the Virtual Summer Institute
This virtual summer institute allows selected faculty and graduate students to explore the pedagogic possibilities of three exciting large-scale digital learning technology platforms available at MSU: The Abrams Planetarium; 360 Degree Panoramic Room in the Library’s Digital Scholarship Lab; Science On a Sphere at the MSU Museum. Stipend for Graduate Fellow is $500. Application are due April 17. More information at https://grad.msu.edu/news/apply-virtual-summer-institute
Communication with sponsors on changes to the scope of work or timeline for the project
Generally, changes to the Statement of Work or timeline make it necessary to communicate with external funding sponsors and in most cases require prior approval. The necessary communication will vary based on sponsor, funding mechanism (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts) or whether MSU has an existing award or a new award is received.
- Awards funded via contracts are most likely to need more immediate communication when a change in scope or additional time is needed.
- Awards funded via grants with a current project period end date beyond July 2020*1 may be able to wait to communicate until we return to normal operations, or by early June 2020, whichever comes first. Sometimes communicating with a program officer is the first step, but typically, an official communication through the grants or contracts officer is required.
- Notification of significant events is normally expected at the time of the event and some sponsors may still expect that.
If an externally funded project is significantly impacted by the more limited access to laboratories and other facilities, restrictions on in-person human subjects, or other COVID-19 impacts:
- Check the expectations for the award in the award document.
- Please communicate the potential impacts to the Contract and Grant Administration (CGA) Awards Group via email as soon as practicable, prioritizing the contracts first, at awards@cga.msu.edu. The Awards Group will review your specific scenario and work with you on next steps.
For more information: visit the COVID19 Information from the SPA/OSP/CGA website for additional sponsor direction (to date, specific guidance for change of scope is identified for NIH, NSF, DOE (Energy), and DOD)
April 13, 2020
Graduate School Associate Dean Posting
The Graduate School is looking for an Assoc Dean to join our leadership team. The successful applicant will have an AN appointment of ½-time (50-64.9%) in the Graduate School with the remaining appointment in the individual's tenure-home or other assignment. Duties and other information posted on https://careers.pageuppeople.com/782/ci/en-us/job/503551/associate-deanm.... Applications are due April 27, 2020.
MSU Virtual Desktop
The MSU Virtual Desktop service gives authorized students, faculty, and staff access to licensed university software and applications through an online portal at vdi.msu.edu. More information can be found at https://tech.msu.edu/Virtual-Desktop. How do I get Support: You can get support by either calling or emailing the IT Services Help Desk (517) 432-6200, ithelp@msu.edu. Or, if it’s urgent, please email Dave Dai (daix@msu.edu). Where do I save my Data: Using VDI, you have a few different ways that you can save your work data: 1) Using your OneDrive Account: When you log into your VDI desktop, your OneDrive account is automatically there, logged in and ready to use; 2) Local Drive: When logged into your virtual desktop, you have the ability to move files from your local machine to your virtual desktop and vice-vera. (Note: This requires using the horizon Client. This feature is not available using HTML); 3)USB Drive: VDI has a feature called USB Redirection. This allows users to plug in a USB drive on their local laptop and that USB will be available inside of their Virtual Desktop session.
April 10, 2020
Extending SS20 Deadline Date for Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Due to the current situation, the deadline for FINAL APPROVAL of an electronic Thesis or Dissertation at the Graduate School for Spring Semester 2020 is now May 20. Information on ETDs can be found at https://grad.msu.edu/etd.
Listen to Dean Jeitschko on Spartan Fireside
Did you miss Dean Jeitschko on Spartan Fireside on Thursday, April 9? No problem – you can watch to the recorded session at https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/Spartan+Fireside++April+9%2C+2020/1_v5hmgaey. Did he really shoot someone in Reno?! Listen in to find out!
Extending Deadline for GOF Processing
Due to the current situation, the May 1 processing deadline for Graduate Office Fellowships (GOF) has been extended to May 22. Fellowship forms must be approved by the Graduate School by May 22.
Advising international students and scholars at this time
OISS has new web pages of COVID-19 Information for international students, scholars, faculty and staff (which includes funding information). Please check these out!
In relation to the news about Summer 2020 online courses, there are a few main points that will impact international students and scholars. Please share this information with international students you advise:
- Only online courses will be offered during summer session one and the full summer session; a decision has not been made yet about summer session two.
- If students are not completing their program this summer:
- If students were enrolled full-time for fall 2019 /spring 2020 and are planning to enroll for fall 2020 semester, then summer semester 2020 is considered a vacation semester, and there is no enrollment requirement.
- Students can take as many online classes as they want.
- If students are completing their program this summer:
- OISS is working on guidance for students completing in summer 2020. More information will be shared soon.
- If students have urgent questions, please encourage them to contact an OISS advisor to discuss their enrollment requirements and options.
International students you advise may be experiencing financial hardship. If students are struggling to pay rent, pay for their tuition, or are experiencing other financial distress, please encourage them to make an appointment with an OISS advisor to discuss options.
April 9, 2020
Keep up with your fitness routine – or even start a new one!
Rec Sports is offering all students, faculty and staff FREE virtual fitness classes.
- Fitness On Demand FLEX lets you access the 400+ workouts from your phone or laptop. Please send a request to Rebecca Kegler kegler@msu.edu with FOD Online in the subject line and include your name and email.
- 'Live' Classes via ZOOM! Some of the fabulous Instructors are leading classes ‘live’ from their residence! See the calendar at http://recsports.msu.edu/hours/index.html. To participate, click or copy the link after the Instructor’s name to participate from your smart phone or computer.
- Precor Spin: Get 60 days free and start riding. See link and code at webpage below.
Additional information about all three ways on http://recsports.msu.edu/news/virtual-fitness.html
April 8, 2020
COVID-19 course
All of the Late Clinical Experience students (rising MS4s) are taking HM691 Clinical Knowledge, Ethics, and Epidemiology in Pandemics. The CHM educational team has opened the course to the world. Click your way down to Week 1 of 2 and you can watch this week’s lectures, read the questions and answers, and access any of the publicly open articles and chapters. (Some of these resources require a MSU ID to access the library resources.) There are faculty from CHM, the Eli Broad College of Business, James Madison, Microbiology, the Kent County Department of Health, the Economics Department, the Center for Ethics, and a couple of MSU’s MD-MBA students (Diana Chen, MS4, and Meron Meshesha, MS4). The course is two weeks (20 100-minute sessions) of daily content. There are small groups and small group preceptors running the discussions.
Students in financial distress
Students in financial distress as a result of the global pandemic should contact the Office of Financial Aid (by phone: 517-353-5940 or email garcia11@msu.edu) prior to requesting Emergency Funds from the Graduate School. Financial aid from federal or state sources to provide relief for families due to COVID19 is not considered Expected Financial Aid and will not be counted as income. At this time, fellowships from the Graduate School would be counted as income.
From CV to Resume Workshop
Zoom workshop on 4/14 at 1PM. By the end of this workshop, you will be able to create a resume suitable for non-academic job applications. We'll cover the difference between CVs and resumes, when to use either, general rules of thumb for resumes, and resume resources available online. Please come to the workshop with a draft of your resume or CV. Zoom link on https://grad.msu.edu/events/cv-resume
April 7, 2020
Spring 2020 Master’s Final Certification Process
In light of Governor Whitmer's Executive Order, the Registrar’s Office will be modifying the process for distribution of Master’s final certification forms. All forms will be emailed to the college. (The Graduate School will work with colleges to collect contact names for distribution) The colleges will disseminate the forms to the respective departments.
The RO is asking that colleges/depts. make every effort to obtain the appropriate signatures, however they are aware that might not be possible. All forms must have an Associate Dean signature: wet signature, e-signature, or stamp. Forms will be distributed bi-weekly starting with Wednesday, April 8th and April 22nd.
Please returned completed forms to es.ro.records.degree@msu.edu The deadline to submit Spring 2020 final certification forms is May 1, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Terres, Terres@msu.edu
Dean Jeitschko to speak at Spartan Fireside on Thursday
From 9AM – 10AM on Thursday, April 9, Thomas Jeitschko, Dean of the Graduate School, will be a guest on Spartan Fireside.
Graduate Student Appreciation Week
April 6-10 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week. Check out https://grad.msu.edu/gsaw for online events and you can even thank a graduate student!
April 2, 2020
Summer Semester Plans
With MSU having moved our first-session of MSU summer courses to an on-line format, we need to consider summer programs accordingly. Please make sure that the following is shared with all that are involved in summer programs on campus.
- We will not be hosting any in-person programs on campus during the first summer session and perhaps also not in the second summer session.
- Program administrators should work closely with their funders to consider requesting extensions that will allow them to defer programming to next year. In these conversations, program leaders should also explore whether current students can defer participation till a later date and what can be offered in a meaningful manner on-line or remotely this summer still.
These recommendations apply to all summer programs and not just those that are supported and sponsored by the Graduate School.
April 1, 2020
Training in online teaching methods - free access to two Epigeum programs until 31 May 2020
In light of recent developments at many higher education institutions, Epigeum has made two of their online programs freely available until the end of May. Anyone tackling an unexpected or abrupt transition to digital course delivery is welcome to make use of them:
- Teaching Online presents the fundamental principles of online pedagogy, guiding users through the “nuts and bolts” of designing, delivering, and evaluating online courses for the first time. It also includes a stand-alone course to support students in making the most of their online learning experience.
- Blended Learning explores the strategic and practical implications of integrating face-to-face and online methods in teaching and learning, covering a range of models and approaches, and including advice on fostering a blended learning culture.
Further details (including on how to access the courses) can be found here: https://www.epigeum.com/epigeum-insights/news/moving-to-online-teaching-in-response-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19-free-access-to-epigeum-resources-that-may-help/
2020 Graduate School Mentoring Awards
The Graduate School is extending the deadline for nominations for this year's Mentoring Awards. The new deadline is Monday, April 20. It is especially important at this moment to recognize and honor the good work of faculty and graduate students who exemplify best mentoring practices. Please go to https://grad.msu.edu/mentoringawards for more information.
COVID-19 Spring Travel Survey
OISS is looking to gather information about whether students have decided to leave East Lansing or stay for the remainder of spring semester (until May 1, 2020). This is a voluntary survey. OISS would like to know if you are currently located in the East Lansing area, or if you have returned home or to a third country or region. OISS will use the information you provide to better provide unique support for your needs. Please fill out this survey so OISS can effectively outreach to support students based on their location! Questions can be directed to Vicky W. Lee, International Student Advisor, Office for International Students and Scholars, leewai1@msu.edu.
COVID-19 Research Funding Opportunities
VPR has developed a new page to curate announcements and new opportunities related to COVID-19 research and related stimulus funding. Visit the site often for the latest updates. If your unit receives announcements, please send them to research@msu.edu for addition to the page.