The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Higher Education Research Initiative
Mission Statement
This agency serves as a holding account to provide funds to strengthen research programs at Virginia's public universities.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 5,300,000 | $ 0 | 200.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 5,300,000 | $ 0 | 200.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 5,300,000 | $ 0 | 200.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (800,000) | $ 0 | (200.00) |
| 2009 Total | $ 4,500,000 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 5,300,000 | $ 0 | 200.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ 11,450,000 | $ 0 | (200.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 16,750,000 | $ 0 | 0.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Eliminate funding for the Commonwealth Technology Research FundRemoves one-time funding in the Higher Education Research Initiative for grants to be awarded by the Commonwealth Technology Research Fund. For each year, a reduction of $1.0 million (GF).
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Eliminate funding for modeling and simulation research and emergency management trainingRemoves one-time funding in the Higher Education Research Initiative for grants to be awarded by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership. For each year, a reduction of $300,000 (GF).
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Eliminate funding for the Christopher Reeve Stem Cell Research FundRemoves one-time funding in the Higher Education Research Initiative for the Christopher Reeve Stem Cell Research Fund. For each year, a reduction of $500,000 (GF).
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Eliminate one-time funding for cancer research at the University of VirginiaRemoves one-time funding in the Higher Education Research Initiative for cancer research at the University of Virginia. For 2009, a decrease of $1.0 million (GF) and 100 positions. For 2010, a decrease of $1.0 million (GF).
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Eliminate one-time funding for cancer research at the Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRemoves one-time funding in the Higher Education Research Initiative for cancer research at Virginia Commonwealth University. For 2009, a decrease of $1.0 million (GF) and 100 positions. For 2010, a decrease of $1.0 million (GF).
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Eliminate one-time funding for the Virginia Coastal Energy Research ConsortiumRemoves one-time funding to support the Virginia Coastal Energy Research Consortium. For each year, a reduction of $1.5 million (GF).
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Invest in researchProvides funds to support leading research programs in Virginia's public institutions of higher education, while encouraging the development of self-sustaining enterprises that will continue beyond the 2008-2010 biennium. For 2009, $4.5 million (GF). For 2010, $16.8 million (GF).