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?
- MSU Libraries can assist you with Qualtrics for online surveys and access to Data Collections through Scholars Junction.
- The Social Science Research Center (SSRC) manages the Survey Research Laboratory for general population studies and data processing services. The SSRC also supports a number of additional laboratories and research programs related to social sciences.
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?
- The Social Science Research Center manages the Evaluation and Research Group, consisting of a team of evaluators with experience and expertise in program evaluation.
- The SSRC can also assist with Science Communication.
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?
- Find out what The Center for Community-Engaged Learning has to say about partnering. Or check out campus and community partners through Student Leadership and Community Engagement.
- You can even contact the MSU Associate VP for Outreach and Engagement and MSU Extension Services for more ways to partner.
Curricula & Training
Will you be developing New Curriculum?
- Research & Curriculum Unit can help with course content, professional development for teachers/coaches, and developing technical assessments.
- University Committee on Courses and Curricula, the MSU group that reviews proposals to add, modify, or delete curricula and courses.
Special Considerations
Do you plan to have HUMAN SUBJECTS, ANIMAL SUBJECTS, or BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS involved in your project?
- The Office of Research Compliance and Security protects the research community at MSU by applying ethical and safe practices, as well as manages conflicts of interest (FCOI) and responsible conduct of research certifications.