October 7, 2020

Across disciplines, faculty have received more than $22M in grants to further programs and research

Posted in: Homepage News, Research, University

Montclair State faculty, leading educational programs and research in multiple disciplines across the University attracted a record-breaking $22.4 million in external grant funding for fiscal year 2020, shattering the FY 2019 record of $17.9 million.

Researchers in fields as diverse as biochemistry, educational leadership, environmental science, social work, modern languages and psychology are investigating everything from STEM education for Hispanic students and their families to school security climate, neurotransmitter functionality, K-12 education inclusion for children with disabilities, enzyme inhibitors for memory loss and so much more.

Funders include a growing and varied list of federal, state, local and private sponsors including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Education and National Institute of Justice.

Ted Russo, director of Research and Sponsored Programs, reports the dollar amount is also nearly double what the University attracted just eight years ago, in FY 2012. Grants have seen steady growth each year during the last decade, and the University is off to a strong start for FY 2021 with $6 million in new funding announced in just the first few months.

Vice Provost for Research Scott Herness points out that the record breaking year coming after our R2 status, really solidifies our standing as a public research institution.

These grants show that our University is headed in exactly the right direction, increasing its research endeavors and our funding portfolio, says Herness. Its great for our faculty and for our students, who are getting lots of opportunities to participate in research.

Included in the FY 2020 funding:

In the first few months of FY 2021, the University has received approximately $6 million in new funding, including:

Story by Staff Writer Mary Barr Mann

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