Mississippi State University research impacts everyone, everywhere. Our scholars have the expertise and resources to solve critical issues and remain at the forefront of their fields. At the same time, they’re working with students on global challenges such as food security, solutions to human diseases, social and economic disparity, and cybersecurity. MSU is home to centers and institutes that are leaders in aerospace engineering, automotive engineering, unmanned aircraft systems, agriculture, data analytics, and social sciences, arts and humanities, and architecture, among other areas.
Learn more about research across all departments on campus and those behind the science at Research Impacts and the National Security Research Organization websites, highlighting the capabilities important to economic development offered by the Centers and Institutes.
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Research Data
FY 2024 Federal Awards
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A. Computer & Information Sciences |
5.1% |
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B. Engineering |
21.6% |
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C. Geosciences, Atmospheric, & Ocean Sciences |
6.7% |
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D. Life Sciences |
47.4% |
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E. Mathematics |
0.2% |
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F. Physical Sciences |
4.0% |
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G. Psychology |
0.4% |
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H. Social Sciences |
11.1% |
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I. Other Sciences |
0.0% |
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J. Non-S&E Fields |
3.4% |
FY 2024 R&D Federal Expenditures by Agency
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Defense |
$24.2M |
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Energy |
$9.3M |
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Health and Human Services |
$17.7M |
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NASA |
$3.7M |
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National Science Foundation |
$15.8M |
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US Department of Agriculture |
$47.8M |
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Other Federal Agencies |
$43.2M |
FY 2024 R&D Expenditures by Source of Funds
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Defense |
$24.2M |
|
Energy |
$9.3M |
|
Health and Human Services |
$17.7M |
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NASA |
$3.7M |
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National Science Foundation |
$15.8M |
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US Department of Agriculture |
$47.8M |
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Other Federal Agencies |
$43.2M |