Training & Education

ORED Programs

Each semester ORED hosts a series of programs including seminars, symposia, and special events to help train and educate MSU faculty and staff on various topics and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. The presenters range from MSU employees, program officers and guests we bring to campus.

Current and Archived Program Information

Internal Funding

The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) coordinates a number of funding programs for faculty at MSU.

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2025 Spring Research Celebration

Join us in celebrating Mississippi State University’s leadership in research impacts, innovation, and discovery during the 2025 Spring Research Celebration Monday, March 17, through Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This celebration features conferences, student-focused opportunities, and a dynamic research showcase.

Learn More About Spring Research Celebration   Calendar of Events Research Stories

Honors and Awards

Every year, ORED and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine honor MSU students, faculty and staff across campus for their accomplishments, research and creative endeavors. The program includes awards for each college, university center and institutes, ORED and MSU-Meridian, as well as the presentation of the Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award, the university’s highest research honor.

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Background Image Alternative Text: Chemical engineering lesson on polymers to Ward Stewart 5th graders--Nataional Science Founcation--EPSCor (Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research)

Limited Submissions

External funding agencies often limit the number of proposal submissions that a university may submit. This information is always provided in the agency announcement. The following process will be used to determine which proposal(s) may be submitted to any limited submission call for proposals

Limited Submissions Info