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Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants Support Undergraduate Research at the University of Arkansas

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The University of Arkansas's Honors College has launched the Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants to support faculty members in purchasing specialized equipment or technology to advance undergraduate research. The grants, which have been awarded annually since 2016, provide up to $7,500 to help faculty members cover the costs of equipment or technology that will make a transformational difference in their undergraduate research programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants are designed to help clinical, tenured, and tenure-track faculty members purchase specialized equipment or technology to advance undergraduate research at the University of Arkansas.
  • The grants, which have been awarded annually since 2016, have provided over $600,000 in funding to support faculty research, including the purchase of a world-class petroleum dataset and a machine for developing new technologies for counterfeit detection.
  • This year, up to $50,000 in grant funds will be awarded to support faculty research, with a request limit of $7,500.
  • The grants are funded by a portion of the $300 million gift made by the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation in 2002.
  • The Honors College has supported the development of new technologies and research initiatives, including the introduction of cutting-edge petroleum datasets and counterfeit detection technologies.
  • Faculty members can apply for the grants individually or in teams, and the application deadline for this year's awards is September 26.
  • Grants have been used to support research in various fields, including petroleum science, materials science, and art conservation.

Statistics:

  • Over $600,000 in funding has been awarded to support faculty research through the Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants since 2016.
  • The grants have been awarded annually since 2016, with up to $7,500 available per request.
  • Up to $50,000 in grant funds will be awarded this year to support faculty research.
  • The Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation donated $300 million to the University of Arkansas in 2002, a portion of which is used to fund the Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants.

Sources:

  • University of Arkansas: "Faculty Equipment and Technology Grants"
  • University of Arkansas: "Honors College Faculty Resources"
  • Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation: "2002 Gift"

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