Our critical research drives business forward.
The Institute for Business Research (IBR) serves as the hub for externally funded research within Broad. Our mission is to empower our nationally recognized Broad College of Business faculty to conduct the forward-thinking business research that matters.
To do so, we identify opportunities for externally funded research and guide faculty through the competitive proposal process. We connect Broad faculty with faculty across campus, MSU research entities and external funding agencies.
Our Focus Areas
We aim to help Broad faculty efficiently create and manage competitive proposals. IBR staff support administrative requirements such as:
- Identifying funding opportunities
- Facilitating research collaborations both inside and outside Broad
- Communicating proposal requirements
- Developing budgets
- Completing non-technical forms
- Assembling final proposal packages
- Securing institutional approvals
- Submitting to prospective sponsors
Our Partners
As part of MSU’s campus-wide research infrastructure, we collaborate with:
- Numerous MSU Colleges and Departments
- Broad College Research Centers and Institutes
- MSU Offices of Regulatory Affairs
- MSU Technology
- Sponsored Programs
- Business Connect
- Contract and Grant Administration
Purchased Data Available for Faculty Use
Attention: You are responsible for following the Broad Data Security Policy and understanding the MSU Database Usage Policy. Many of the datasets listed below are available via the Wharton Research Data Service (WRDS), a database interface that allows users to manipulate datasets to conduct research. All users MUST register using their msu.edu email address. See the User Guide for more information.
- Wharton Research Data Service Database
The Gast Business Library maintains a detailed list of datasets available in WRDS. Please contact Assistant Head and Collections Coordinator Breezy Silver with any questions.
- Calcbench
Calcbench offers corporate financial data from over 12,000 publicly listed companies, leveraging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s financial data repository. All 13 products are accessible through the Calcbench website.
Purchased Data Available with Additional Permissions
Morningstar
- Description
Morningstar Direct Academic offers access to global financial data, including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, market performance, risk metrics, and ESG insights.
- Request Morningstar Data Access
Use of Morning star requires agreement to terms & conditions below.
BoardEx North America
- Description
BoardEx North America offers access to educational background, prior employment, and connections of directors and executives. Users have the opprtunity to analyze the proportion of politically connected directors, using CEO-level controls such as age, gender, and experience. Extraction of executive stock option holdings also available.
- Request BoardEx North America Data Access
Contact Program and Research Administrator Natalie DeVolder at devolde4@msu.edu for more information.
Database Resources
- Company Information Database Comparison Table
The Company Information Database Comparison Table contains a listing of library online databases, books, and electronic resources relative to all fields of business.
- Wharton Research Data Service Database (WRDS) Help
The Gast Business Library has compiled resources for assistance here.
- William C. Gast Business Library Data and Statistics Webpage
The Business Library provides a list of data and data resources on the Business: Data and Statistics Webpage.
Broad Research Review
Broad Research Review is a quarterly email publication from the Broad College of Business, designed to highlight the research achievements of our esteemed faculty and staff. In each issue, you’ll find the latest research breakthroughs and publications.
- Broad Research Review Newsletter Sign Up
If you would like to stay informed about the cutting-edge research and happenings at Broad, simply provide your preferred email address to subscribe.
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Research @ Broad
A four-year National Science Foundation grant fuels work from Broad and the Colleges of Education and Engineering.
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Contact Information
- Faculty Director
- John Hollenbeck
- Business College Complex
- 632 Bogue St Rm N430
- East Lansing, MI 48824
- jrh@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 355-2413
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- Research Manager
- Cindy Majeske
- Business College Complex
- 632 Bogue St Rm N116
- East Lansing, MI 48824
- majeske@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 432-0694
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- Research and Program Administrator
- Natalie DeVolder
- Business College Complex
- 667 N Shaw Lane Rm E224
- East Lansing, MI 48824
- devolde4@broad.msu.edu
- Phone: (517) 432-1072
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