Collaborate with CSTAT

MSU Researchers and External Partners

CSTAT statisticians have expertise in multiple areas of statistics. We provide expertise in all phases of research projects including planning, analysis, and reporting (manuscript, report, or visualization and web application). Complex projects can be handled in teams of experts with complementary skills. To arrange for a meeting with CSTAT individual statisticians or teams, please submit a Request a Consultation and describe the project and what you need help with. You will receive an email response when your request is on our task list (within one day) and we assign a statistician that best fits your need who will contact you for a meeting.

Collaborations involve data management, data analysis, predictive modeling, preparing reports, manuscript writing, or advising on statistical methods by CSTAT statisticians. Such collaborations can involve co-investigation on grant proposals, co-authorship of conference presentations, papers or other types of publications and scholarly products designed to communicate the findings to diverse audiences. Some collaborations involve research teams integrating experts from other research units on campus with complementary services.

Request a Consultation

CSTAT provides online support (video calls) or in-person support. Please indicate your preference when requesting a consultation. We are happy to talk to you about your research needs!

Request a Consultation

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Grants and Contracts Support

CSTAT collaborates with MSU researchers and external partners on grant proposals, contract research, study design, analysis planning, data management, budgeting guidance, and sponsored research support.

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Engagement Processes and Expectations

Learn what to expect when working with CSTAT, from submitting an intake request and defining the project scope to user responsibilities, timelines, deliverables, and quality assurance practices.

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Facilities & Rates

Learn about CSTAT’s facilities, staffing, consulting infrastructure, and service rates, including when fees apply for grant-funded collaborations, research partnerships, external clients, or services not covered by CSTAT partner agreements. Initial meetings to discuss project scope and potential costs are free.

Theses or Dissertations

Many graduate students approach CSTAT needing statistical help for their research projects for their thesis or dissertation.

For some information on what such help could look like, check this FAQ.

MSU graduate students can receive

free* statistical support up to 9 hours per year (July 1 to June 30) for their dissertation research depending on availability of consultants.
free* additional hours are available for students from partnering colleges or departments.

Such hours can encompass meetings to discuss the project; recommending methods, resources, or software; contact and communication time (in person, phone, or online), as well as time outside of meetings needed for data analysis, report writing, or other tasks deemed necessary. This will typically be done by CSTAT Research Assistants and depends on availability.

* Fees apply for dissertations that are part of funded grant projects (see Grants and Contract Support)

What CSTAT does NOT do

* Provide help on homework or course projects: Please contact your professor or TA.
* Solve difficult problems to meet imminent deadlines: Enough time needs to be allocated.
* Undergraduate research projects: The faculty member must submit the request, attend all meetings, and be the main person to communicate.

Publications

Explore publications that include contributions from CSTAT statisticians or were supported by CSTAT resources. MSU faculty whose research has benefited from CSTAT support are invited to contact us to have related publications considered for inclusion.

Research Highlights

Explore CSTAT-supported research highlights and case studies showing how statistical collaboration contributes to study design, data analysis, interpretation, reproducibility, and research impact across disciplines.

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Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)

Partner with BERD for expert biostatistical collaboration in health sciences research, including study design, data analysis, interpretation, dissemination, and training to support rigorous, ethical, and reproducible clinical and translational research.