Clarkson has initiated a new process and opportunity for faculty to submit ideas for research projects, infrastructure projects, and/or educational and workforce development projects, which can be found here. From the introductory paragraph:
“Clarkson University supports scientific peer-review as the primary and preferred mechanism for allocating federal research support. However, the university will also undertake efforts to secure directed funding (“earmarks”) from Congress, particularly for compelling opportunities and needs that fall outside the purview of peer-reviewed sources. The process herein has been established to provide an approval and prioritization mechanism for those interested in seeking such funding. Funding requests can be made to support research projects, infrastructure, and/or educational and workforce development projects. Priority is placed on requests that support long-term research growth for the University (e.g., equipment, infrastructure, etc.), however the process is not exclusive to those examples.” The linked document includes additional information, including the required template and submission process.
Earmark opportunities for the next fiscal year continue to emerge, but examples from the current fiscal year can be found here: https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/fy-2024-congressionally-directed-spending
We will also share the collected projects with the Development office for their awareness for potential donor-funded interest.