FUNDING FUELS OUR RESEARCH
As biologists, faculty in the School of Biological Sciences investigate the underlying principles of nature and use their discoveries to bring about a better tomorrow. In order to produce groundbreaking discoveries, funding is necessary. The Research: Administration and Development unit assists with developing and submitting grant proposals and managing grant awards according to sponsor requirements.
FUNDING FUELS OUR RESEARCH
As biologists, faculty in the School of Biological Sciences investigate the underlying principles of nature and use their discoveries to bring about a better tomorrow. Their biological research will provide the solutions to many of today’s most difficult challenges, including global climate change, sustainability, food and energy production, and human health.
About Us
Funding Fuels our Research
Faculty with the School of Biological Sciences have significantly increased the amount of research funding received from federal agencies, foundations, charities, industry and other sponsors over the past 5 fiscal years.
Facts & Figures
Research Funding and Capacity
School of Biological Sciences
Fiscal Year 2020-2021
238 Proposals
BioSci faculty submitted 238 proposals across federal, foundation, and corporate sponsors.
$68.1M Awarded in
Research Grants
BioSci faculty submitted 238 proposals across federal, foundation, and corporate sponsors.
80 New Awards
BioSci faculty are listed as the lead Principal Investigator on 80 new awards.
51 Active Awards From Foundation and
Corporate Sponsors
BioSci faculty had 51 active awards from foundation and corporate sponsors, which is 24% of all active awards. Three were active SBIR awards.
23 New Assistant Professors
BioSci has grown its research capacity with the addition of 23 Assistant Professors since 2017.
COVID-19 RESEARCH
As lead investigators on 15 internal and external grants, BioSci’s faculty mobilized to study the biology of COVID-19 and the pandemic’s impact on education.
