Utah State University breaks record in research grants

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LOGAN— Utah State University has experienced a record-breaking jump in 2011 for the number of research grants awarded.

According to USU's research office, the university has already received over $200 million in research grants, making it the largest jump in research funding in the university's history.

"This accomplishment comes earlier than expected," said Brent Miller, vice president for research. "Our strategic goal to reach that $200 million mark was set for 2012."

The dramatic increase is being attributed to improvements made in 2008 to the university's seed grant program and support for programs and projects with high potential for external funding. USU also created the Office of Proposal Development in 2009, which helps faculty with creating more competitive proposals for grants.

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