Research at USD: ARRA of 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009
This website is designed to provide updates, links to key sites, and information to assist USD researchers as they consider applying for ARRA funds through the life of the awarded grants. We will update it as information becomes available, so check back periodically to see what's new. |
“The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief and protect those in greatest need.”
Research at the University of San Diego has been given a big boost this year, thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Signed into law by President Obama on February 17, 2009, the so-called Recovery Act committed $787 billion in federal funds to help stimulate the national economy. Over $20 billion was provided for “the support and advancement of scientific research. As of October 2009, Researchers at the University of San Diego have received five (5) Recovery Act grants totaling $695,407 from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation to support new and existing projects. The goal is to accelerate the pace and achievement of research that will profoundly impact the lives and health of Americans and people around the world. |
USD's ARRA Awards
PI: Sarah Gray, Marine Science and Environmental Studies
Funder: Virgin Islands Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc./NOAA
Title: ARRA: The U.S. Virgin Islands Watershed Stabilization Project
Award Amount: $56,761
Project Dates: 7/1/09-6/30/11
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PI: Drew Talley, Marine Science and Environmental Studies
Funder: NSF/OEDG
Title: ARRA: Collaborative Research: Ocean Leaders
Award Amount: $206,870
Project Dates: 9/15/09-8/31/14
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PI: Kathleen Kramer, Engineering
Funder: NSF
Title: ARRA: Connecting Veterans to Customized Engineering Education at the University of San Diego
Award Amount: $184,984
Project Dates: 9/15/09-8/31/10
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PI: Sally Brosz Hardin, Nursing
Funder: HRSA
Title: ARRA: Nurse Faculty Loan Program
Award Amount: $241,159
Project Dates: 8/1/09-6/30/10
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PI: Sally Brosz Hardin, Nursing
Funder: HRSA
Title: ARRA: Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students
Award Amount: $5,633
Project Dates: 9/1/09-6/30/10
“Advancing academic excellence” and “expanding liberal and professional knowledge” are key elements of the university’s mission statement. USD pursues academic excellence in its teaching, learning and research to serve the local, national and international communities. Strategic planning initiatives, collectively known as Strategic Directions, have been ongoing since 2003. The planning process encourages research in all areas, with particular emphasis in internationalization and sustainability. For more information about USD’s strategic planning initiatives, please see Strategic Directions. |
Federal Agency websites:
- http://www.recovery.gov/
- http://nsf.gov/recovery/
- http://www.energy.gov/recovery/
- http://www.nasa.gov/recovery/
- http://www.defenselink.mil/recovery/
- http://www.nist.gov/recovery/
- http://www.nih.gov/recovery/index.htm
- http://www.dot.gov/recovery/
- http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/recovery/
- https://www.fbo.gov/
- http://oig.hhs.gov/
