Institute for Business Research

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.

IBR Information Sheet

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.

Morningstar Data Access Request Form

Access request form for Morningstar data. Owner: Natalie DeVolder

Name(Required)
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Morningstar Terms and Conditions
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If this data will be accessed as part of a course, please provide name of the course:
If this data will be accessed as part of a course, please provide the semester that the course is offered:
Electronic Signature(Required)
Electronic Signature Acknowledgement(Required)
I agree and understand that by signing the Electronic Signature Acknowledgment above, that all electronic signatures are the legal equivalent of my manual/handwritten signature and I consent to be legally bound to this agreement.
Contact Information
Access information will be provided to your MSU email within five business days. If you have any questions, please contact Research Administrator Natalie DeVolder at devolde4@msu.edu. By using this resource, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.
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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.

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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.

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Broad Behavioral Lab

The Broad Behavioral Lab is a research facility designed to conduct cutting-edge research on how people make decisions and interact in a range of settings, from the workplace to the marketplace.