The passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act by Congress, recently signed by the President, provides unprecedented opportunities for UNM in the advancement of education and research. The details about funding availability, guidelines, and deadlines are just beginning to be released by the federal agencies receiving funds.
To assist faculty, staff and students eligible for program and research dollars, the Office of the Vice President for Research is providing assistance in pursuing these opportunities.
“The purpose of the Stimulus package is to save and create jobs, and to expand research and educational opportunities,” says Julia Fulghum, Vice President for Research. “We realize the importance of providing the UNM community with up-to-date information as it becomes available and with prompt assistance in taking advantage of the funding opportunities the Stimulus provides.”
To assist with the preparation and submission of proposals and applications, the OVPR office has established several helpful measures:
* UNM-ARRA website with the latest agency and recovery updates, guidelines and proposal requests. It is up and running at Research Stimulus.
* A listserv, stimulus-info-L@unm.edu, to alert faculty and staff to possible grant and other funding opportunities.
* An e-mail account, stimulus@unm.edu, for your questions and information requests
* Assistance with proposal preparation and creation of “boilerplate” language
* Assistance with the required economic impact criteria and data, and
* Assistance with internal coordination and other issues that may arise in specific grant categories
The research office is working closely with the New Mexico Congressional delegation, federal agencies and the Governor’s New Mexico Office of Recovery and Reinvestment.
The ARRA will provide $787 billion nationally to stimulate the economy. Approximately $1.8 billion will be coming to New Mexico.
Media Contact: Karen Wentworth, (505) 277-5627; e-mail: kwent2@unm.edu