AN ACT CONCERNING RESEARCH FUNDING AT INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATE.

Summary

The bill establishes an Academic Research Funding Commission within the Executive Department, staffed by faculty appointees from public and private colleges, two industry representatives, and the research vice presidents of UConn and Yale as co‑chairs. The commission will distribute grant money—$50 million appropriated by the state—to faculty researchers, especially for projects cut back by reduced federal funding. It also requires annual reporting on grant activity and recommendations for policy changes.

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