USDA-Other Grant,. Improve the effectiveness of the Current Research Information System (CRIS) to CSREES institutions through enhanced microcomputer processes. Several lengthy federal forms are required to document USDA-funded research in CRIS. The purpose of this project is to make the process of electronic submission easy and accessible. Continuting development and enhancement with links to explanatory text, on-line manuals, and data validation ensure that information is complete and correct before it is submitted to CRIS for public access on the web. CSREES grantees and administrators at 130 land-grant institutions and USDA agencies regularly use this application to enter, print, manage, and submit information to CRIS. All CSREES grantees benefit by using this paperless system to submit required CRIS documentation using the web rather than surface mail. (P. Downer, S. Lang)
Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust. Developing a program in molecular genetics. Funds are essential for the development of the research programs of newly hired young faculty. This project supports their research. Funds from the trust were used to purchase major pieces of equipment for the rapidly expanding Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Department, to support both start-up packages for young faculty and stipends for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and to underwrite a seminar and lecture series. As a result of this investment, the department brings in over $8 million annually in extramural funds to UVM. (S. Wallace)
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