MSU Assets for Proposal Planning (MAPP)

MSU Assets for Proposal Planning (MAPP)

The following questions are designed to assist writers in thinking about resources that are currently available at Mississippi State University. Specifically, items listed here may be included in the Project Description, on the Data Management Plan, Facilities, Equipment, and Other Resources documents (if there is no cost involved) OR on a Proposal Budget (if there is a cost involved).

All Things Data

If yours is a research project, will you need resources for DATA COLLECTION?

Will you need to write a DATA MANAGEMENT PLAN, or will you need DATA STORAGE?

  • MSU Libraries Data Science can assist you with a plan and with storage solutions.
  • The Office of Research Development has templates and writing prompts for your Data Management Plan.

To find institutional data, visit the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness.

Evaluate, Communicate, Disseminate

Do you need project EVALUATION SERVICES, assistance with SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, or project DISSEMINATION RESOURCES?

Partnerships and Collaborations

Will you be collaborating with EXTERNAL PARTNERS?

The Office of Sponsored Projects can help you find the right agreement, from material transfers, to non-financial agreements.

What makes a strong collaboration?

Curricula & Training

Will you be developing New Curriculum?

Special Considerations

Do you plan to have HUMAN SUBJECTS, ANIMAL SUBJECTS, or BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS involved in your project?