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NORMAN, OKLA. – Two proposals have been selected for funding through the Office of the Vice President for Research and Partnerships’ Strategic Equipment Investment Program. Equipment purchased under this program is expected to significantly advance research and creative activities across the university.
SEIP provides funding for the acquisition of strategic research equipment that enhances the capabilities and national competitiveness of interdisciplinary teams. The selected projects are expected to “provide new opportunities for advancing the team’s ability to achieve new goals in terms of creativity, discovery, innovation and competitiveness in securing external funding.”
The awarded proposals are:
This is the eighth offering of the Strategic Equipment Investment Program. Learn more about SEIP and other internal seed funding opportunities at ou.edu/research.
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