Collaborative Research

Collaborative Research Goal

• Improve the research competitiveness of the Commonwealth through collaboration

2012 – 2013 Initiatives - Build on our strength in undergraduate research

• Support faculty-led collaborative research “start-ups” with mini-grants
• Develop our capacity in promising projects and research
• Provide proposal and grant support to faculty
• Current funding opportunities - RFP (Word Doc)

Basic Research

• Improve our effectiveness using TelePresence and other education technology
• Refine our education technology plan to incorporate the 4-VA initiatives
• Work with TelePresence and other technologies to increase student outcomes