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UND reports 65 percent research spending growth and highlights Economic Diversification Research Fund and challenge grants

2131242 · January 17, 2025
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University leaders told the committee UND research expenditures grew about 65 percent over three years and described how the Economic Diversification Research Fund (EDRF) and challenge grants have been used to attract federal and private research dollars.

University of North Dakota President Andy Armacost and research leadership reported rapid growth in sponsored research and described how state investments seed further external funding.

Armacost said UND’s total research expenditures rose about 65 percent over a three‑year period, driven by federal contracts, industry partnerships and state seed investments. He and administration staff described the Economic Diversification Research Fund (EDRF), a $2.5 million allocation from the prior…

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