Applications are now open to 51³Ô¹Ï faculty for the Global Development Seed Grant
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Administered through the International Institute’s Office of International Research Development, the Global Development Seed Grant (GDSG) program's mission is to support 51³Ô¹Ï faculty in launching innovative, high-impact international research and partnerships that advance global collaboration and build long-term capacity for sustainable development. Through strategic seed funding, the GDSG program positions 51³Ô¹Ï to pursue external funding opportunities while addressing critical global challenges, strengthening the university’s international engagement, and making positive impacts both at home and abroad.  Learn more at .
The purpose of the GDSG is to seed new or emerging international partnerships that develop and enhance 51³Ô¹Ï’s competitiveness and ability to secure external funding for international research and international development projects. It is the goal of the International Institute for the GDSG to demonstrate a positive return on the investments for 51³Ô¹Ï.
The International Institute is eager to support faculty or teams of faculty who have innovative projects and ideas with a global perspective that promote high-impact, sustainable, and scholarly activities or capacity building. For faculty who have creative ideas but need partners both on campus and/or internationally to be successful, the International Institute will assist you in developing your ideas.
For more information, contact Masey Smith, International Institute deputy director, at mls524@msstate.edu or (662) 325-0879, or Chance Carden, International Institute research development project manager, at ccarden@international.msstate.edu or (662) 325-2399.