Research Funding and Programs

The NRUF program provides a dedicated, independent, and equitable source of funding to enable emerging research universities in this state to achieve national prominence as major research universities.

TRIP provides matching funds to assist eligible public institutions in leveraging private gifts for the enhancement of research productivity and faculty recruitment. Eligible public institutions are institutions of higher education designated as emerging research universities under the Coordinating Board’s Accountability System or a university-affiliated entity of an emerging research university. The program purpose is outlined in Texas Administrative Code.

Eligible institutions: emerging research institutions

The CRSF supports increased research capacity at eligible public universities and distributes funds by a set formula allocation to support faculty, including individual projects such as laboratory and equipment upgrades and graduate student tuition. The distribution formula is based on both total research expenditures and restricted research expenditures. The program purpose is outlined in Texas Education Code, Chapter 62, Subchapter F-1. Institutions report on expenditures from these funds (Research Reports, Policies, and Resources).

Eligible institutions: doctoral, comprehensive, and master’s institutions

The TCRF supports increased research capacity at eligible public universities, distributing funds by a set formula allocation to support faculty, including individual projects such as laboratory and equipment upgrades and graduate student tuition. The distribution formula is based on restricted research expenditures. The program purpose is outlined in Texas Education Code, Chapter 62, Subchapter E. Institutions report on expenditures from these funds (Research Reports, Policies, and Resources).

Eligible institutions: research universities

TRUF provides funds to Texas’ research universities with total research expenditures above $450 million. TRUF supports faculty to ensure excellence in instruction and research. The distribution of funds is based on a three-year average of total research expenditures. The program purpose is outlined in Texas Education Code, Chapter 62, Subchapter C.