ResearchHighlights December 1999
Office of Research to close for te holidays

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, like the rest of UM, will be closed for the holidays, December 22nd -January 3rd.  If you are anticipating a submission for a deadline falling during the break, please be aware that the proposal must be internally processed and approved by December 21st.

Inside:

Word from the Sponsors

Office of Research Activities

Deadlines

Recent Awards

Successful equipment proposals require unique spin

Although the faculty in this month’s Focus are discussing their experiences with the National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation program, their insights apply broadly to any proposal solely or primarily for equipment.   FULL STORY

External Grants and Contracts/Awards 1999-2000
October Awards    $1,595,939.00    11 Awards for October
FY2000 Awards         $14,852.26    100 Awards year to date
82% increase in total amount awarded over FY99

Proposals Submitted
October Awards    $2,706,323      30 Proposals Submitted
FY2000                $26,613,219    132 Proposals year to date
18% increase in total number of proposals over FY99