Research Reports, Policies, and Resources

Reports on Expenditures under TCRF and CRSF

Institutions that received funds from the Texas Comprehensive Research Fund (TCRF) or the Core Research Support Fund (CRSF) must report the manner in which they used the appropriated funds in the preceding fiscal year. Institutions should use the Usage Report Form to report to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board by December 1 of each year.

Reports on Special Research Topics

Human Stem Cell Research

This annual report regarding human stem cell research is obtained from Coordinating Board’s inventory of all institutional and programmatic research activities. The report is due to the legislature by January 1 of each year. The purpose of this report is outlined in Texas Education Code, Chapter 61, Subchapter C. Our most recent published reports are available below:

Aerospace Technology Research

The Aerospace Technology Research report provides a summary of aerospace technology research conducted by public senior colleges and universities. The report is compiled each even-numbered year for use by the Aerospace and Aviation Office at the Governor’s Office. The purpose of this report is outlined in Texas Government Code Chapter 481, Subchapter A, Section 481.0066 (d-2)(3).

Policies & Resources

Intellectual Property Policies

Information and guidelines for Texas public higher education institutions to develop and maintain policies on intellectual property:

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Reporting Program for Controlled Substances (MOU)

Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Public Safety and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board outlining guidelines for a reporting program for controlled substances and related analogues, chemical precursors, and laboratory apparatus, used in applicable education or research institutions:

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Strategic Plans for Research and Emerging Research Universities

Institutional guidelines for submission of a Strategic Plan for Achieving Recognition as a Research University:

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University Funding for Excellence in Specific Programs and Fields

Incentive grants may be awarded to raise the quality of programs to the level of national excellence. Eligible institutions are general academic institutions that are not state colleges, research universities, or emerging research universities. The purpose of these awards are outlined in Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 5, Subchapter H.

One-Time Incentive Award: Institutions may become eligible for a one-time award for a program that has already achieved national excellence.

Benchmark Award: Grants may be awarded based on an institution’s demonstrated commitment to developing a degree program or improving the quality of an existing program by reaching benchmarks established by external consultants.

Contact

Research Reports, Policies and Resources

Inquiries regarding research reports, policies, and resources should be directed to the research team or to Andrew Lofters.

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