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DoD Gives Millions to Universities in Support of Cutting-Edge Research

by Jennifer Hoops
June 08, 2011

The Department of Defense announced plans today to award $37.8 million to 83 academic institutions for the purchase of research instruments under the auspices of the Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP).

According to Zachary Lemnios, assistant secretary of defense for research and engineering, the DoD "has a vested interest in ensuring that our nation has the talent needed to help us sustain our technology advantage."

DURIP supports critical scientific research

The funding, in the form of 165 awards averaging $230,000 per award, should help support universities' ability to obtain world-class equipment for cutting-edge research.

The DURIP helps support science and technology research by offering grants to pursue research relevant to the DoD or to buy scientific equipment costing more than $50,000, which can be difficult to purchase using grant funds from other agencies.

For more information about DURIP's announcement, please refer to the DoD press release $37.8 Million Awarded To Universities For Research Equipment.

 

About the Author

Jennifer Hoops works as a project manager within the IT organization of a global manufacturing company. Her previous experience includes IT consulting and software sales. Prior to earning an MBA and becoming an IT professional, Jennifer earned a Bachelors degree in Economics and Music and spent several years as an independent music teacher. Her brother serves as a United States Marine.

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