Lehigh University Lands $6M Grant to Boost Translational Research
Lehigh University has secured a substantial $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to amplify its translational research initiatives. This funding, part of the new Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, seeks to bridge the divide between academic research and tangible solutions for societal challenges.
Lehigh plans to utilize this funding to double its research output and potentially triple or quadruple its translational work. A key element of this endeavor is the appointment of John Coulter, senior associate dean for research, to helm an interdisciplinary team dedicated to driving this change. Coulter's team will focus on constructing an inclusive research translation infrastructure and culture across the university.
Carnegie Mellon University has been chosen as a peer mentor institution to assist Lehigh in bolstering its translational research capabilities and transforming its culture. The university also plans to emphasize research translation in all orientation sessions for new faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. A portion of the funding will support seed translational research projects, while the remainder will fortify education, training, and other research translation endeavors.
Lehigh Provost Nathan Urban emphasized the significance of translating new knowledge to address real-world problems and augment the research impact of the university. This award, a first of its kind, represents a significant stride towards tackling the enduring gap between academic research and practical societal solutions.
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