Mercy Awarded Multi-Million Dollar Grants
Tanisha Williams
Issue date: 11/21/07 Section: News
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On Oct. 1, Mercy College was awarded two five-year major grants totaling nearly $7 million dollars.
Both the Title V and the Research Infrastructure at Minority Institutions (RIMI) are two prestigious federal grants that were offered to numerous colleges around the country.
Michael B. Sperling, Ph.D, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, stated that the Federal Government issues a request for proposal (RFP). It informs colleges and universities about the grant programs that are available.
"We looked at the announcements of the grants that were offered and saw two that were relevant to our school's needs," said Sperling. "The two grants fit with things we can do and offer to both our faculty and students."
The RIMI grant (five years, $3,949,781) focuses on providing funding to enhance the research capabilities of the college by funding for laboratory renovations, research equipment, research development training for faculty, and student-focused activities that will promote minority health and reduce disparities that relates to minority health.
"We are very excited about receiving this highly-competitive, RIMI grant and are very eager to implement it," stated James Towey, PhD, Professor of Psychology and
Behavioral Science.
"It is a terrific opportunity for faculty who want to take advantage of this Career Opportunity in Research (COR) Program of scientific education and research training."
Mercy's RIMI-COR Program places its primary focus on minority health issues and minority health disparities. As a result, it is likely to be highly relevant to most of Mercy's faculty and student body.
Professor Towey also noted that research can help improve the quality of teaching and learning, particularly when the research is personally and/or professionally relevant.
"The grant will also help build the infrastructure and strengthen the research culture at Mercy College."
Mercy was one of six schools to receive the RIMI grant and was awarded just under $4 million.
Both the Title V and the Research Infrastructure at Minority Institutions (RIMI) are two prestigious federal grants that were offered to numerous colleges around the country.
Michael B. Sperling, Ph.D, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, stated that the Federal Government issues a request for proposal (RFP). It informs colleges and universities about the grant programs that are available.
"We looked at the announcements of the grants that were offered and saw two that were relevant to our school's needs," said Sperling. "The two grants fit with things we can do and offer to both our faculty and students."
The RIMI grant (five years, $3,949,781) focuses on providing funding to enhance the research capabilities of the college by funding for laboratory renovations, research equipment, research development training for faculty, and student-focused activities that will promote minority health and reduce disparities that relates to minority health.
"We are very excited about receiving this highly-competitive, RIMI grant and are very eager to implement it," stated James Towey, PhD, Professor of Psychology and
Behavioral Science.
"It is a terrific opportunity for faculty who want to take advantage of this Career Opportunity in Research (COR) Program of scientific education and research training."
Mercy's RIMI-COR Program places its primary focus on minority health issues and minority health disparities. As a result, it is likely to be highly relevant to most of Mercy's faculty and student body.
Professor Towey also noted that research can help improve the quality of teaching and learning, particularly when the research is personally and/or professionally relevant.
"The grant will also help build the infrastructure and strengthen the research culture at Mercy College."
Mercy was one of six schools to receive the RIMI grant and was awarded just under $4 million.
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