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Nominations for MSU's 2024 Research Awards, sponsored by the Office of Research and Economic Development and the Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, are open through May 10.

These awards exemplify MSU's impact and commitment to excellence in research and innovation across a diverse array of disciplines.

Nominations are welcomed from the entire campus community, including faculty, researchers, and staff. We urge you to nominate individuals whose contributions are not only advancing scholarship within their field but also pushing the boundaries of innovation and leaving a tangible impact on society.

The Research Awards seek to honor outstanding achievement in the following categories:

• Ralph E. Powe Research Excellence Award
• Mid-Career Research Scholar Award
• Emerging Research Scholar Award
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
• Research Professional Award
• Research Support Award

Award winners will receive a commemorative plaque and monetary prize. Additionally, Ralph E. Powe, Mid-Career and Emerging Research scholar awardees will receive a $10,000 research grant. Finalists in each category will be chosen by a committee comprised of full professors representing MSU's diverse research disciplines.

The selected awardees will be announced at the annual Research Awards Celebration in October.

For eligibility criteria, required nomination material, and submission instructions, please visit .

We encourage you to seize this opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding research and creative activities within our Â̾ÞÈËÊÓƵcommunity. Your nominations are instrumental in honoring and celebrating the dedication and ingenuity of our researchers.

For any inquiries or assistance regarding the nomination process, please don't hesitate to contact Katie Echols at katie@research.msstate.edu Thank you for your continued support and participation in advancing research excellence at MSU.