#38 nationally · R1 · Michigan

Michigan State University research spending

Michigan State University spent $844M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #38 among US R1 and R2 universities and #2 in Michigan.

$844Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#38of 297 nationally
#2 of 9in Michigan (26% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
35Indiana University-BloomingtonINR1$853M
36Baylor College of Medicine MedTXR1$847M
37Purdue University-Main Campus MedINR1$845M
38Michigan State University MedMIR1$844M
39Rutgers University-New Brunswick MedNJR1$832M
40Cornell University MedNYR1$821M
41University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign MedILR1$821M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Michigan State University run through its research office: https://research.msu.edu/

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Questions

How much does Michigan State University spend on research?
Michigan State University reported $844M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Michigan State University rank nationally for research spending?
#38 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #2 of 9 in Michigan.
Is Michigan State University an R1 university?
Michigan State University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.