Stimulus Legislation
ARRA opportunities and successes

In an ARRA-funded study of immune system regulation, Nancy Kerkvliet, an immunotoxicologist at Oregon State University, and research assistant Sam Bradford use a flow cytometer to analyze cell response to chemical exposure.. (Photo: Lynn Ketchum)

The stimulus legislation — the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 — is focused on rebuilding America’s economy. Oregon State University is using competitive ARRA grant funds to strengthen its research enterprise, create jobs, train students and develop innovative technologies.

From this site, you will find federal agency resources and a report on OSU projects receiving ARRA support. These funds boost the economy through direct employment, facilities construction and purchases of supplies and materials.

For a list of ARRA federal agency opportunities, visit: Federal Recovery Act Resources

See a current accounting of federal ARRA grants received by OSU.

Research Leads to Innovation

As Oregon’s land grant university, OSU received $252 million in research grants and contracts in 2009, more than that received by all other Oregon public universities combined. OSU leverages this and the continuing investment of ARRA funds to meet business and community needs. From transparent semiconductors to wave energy, non-toxic wood adhesives and home-based kidney dialysis, OSU technologies change lives and build businesses. They underscore OSU’s $1.5 billion economic footprint in Oregon.

ARRA funds help OSU train the next generation of scientists and engineers. Combining technical skills with entrepreneurship and a sustainable ethic, OSU graduates start new businesses and help existing ones compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. We invite you to read more about how OSU is applying ARRA funds to stimulate the economy.

OSU is pleased to offer reports on our institutional success in attracting ARRA-specific federal research funding.

Congress Made the Difference

The university would like to acknowledge the support of our federal delegation in securing these funds. The stimulus funding will enhance our knowledge of key science and health issues for the state, nation and world.