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OSU RESEARCH
INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Several programs sponsored by the Research Office provide funding for seed programs, emergencies, time releases, and capital equipment. In Fiscal Year 2006, the Research Office allocated: Research Equipment Reserve Funds $2,334,526; Directed Research Funds $1,698,074; Building Use Credits $672,953; Research Awards $192,675.

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General Research Fund

Funds from the General Research Fund (GRF) are awarded to faculty for research that is not otherwise supported by organized or directed programs. <more...>

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Faculty Release Time

The Faculty Release Time (FRT) program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. <more...>

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Research Equipment Reserve Fund

Research Equipment Reserve Funds (RERF) may be used to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve capital equipment directly used for research. <more...>

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Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship, Creativity (URISC)

URISC is a Research Office program that supports undergraduate research activities. <more...>