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The SURA Funding Overview outlines the strategic approach taken by SURA to improve funding success for initiatives targeting underserved communities. By focusing on identified areas of expertise, SURA aims to bridge national resources with campus initiatives, enhance collaboration through SG-OSG integration, and actively support undergraduate research. Recent successes include funded proposals with TACC and ongoing reviews for various programs addressing community needs. This targeted effort aims to significantly increase engagement and funding opportunities for SURA members.
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SURA Funding Overview www.SURAgrid.org
Past • Funding Working Group • Led by SURA • Survey of funding programs • Used a group review process • Developed several concepts • Very low success rate www.SURAgrid.org
Current Approach • More targeted process • Identify areas of interest/expertise • CI outreach to underserved communities • Bridging campus-national resources • SG-OSG integration • VCL collaboration • Undergraduate research support • Pursue funding targeted at these areas www.SURAgrid.org
Active Proposal Development • 1 Proposal Funded • SURA is a funded MSI outreach partner for TACC XD Visualization Award • 1 Proposal in Review • DOE ASCR unsolicited 2010 HBCU CI Leadership Summit www.SURAgrid.org
Active Proposal Development • TeraGrid XD Underserved Communities Program (UCP) • NSF STCI Program SG-OSG Integration • NSF CI-TEAM Program Regional www.SURAgrid.org
Undergraduate Research Support Concept • Two page concept paper – hand out • Focus of Spring 2010 SURA IT Committee meeting (March 10) • Strong interest from SURA IT Steering Group, SURAgrid and SURA-VCL communities • Support SURA institutions in their efforts to develop or extend existing undergraduate research programs • Multiple components • Build as opportunities permit www.SURAgrid.org