Research Awards

A Record of Growing Success
This graph shows that the significant blip in 1999 was not an aberration but a step that UMCES continues to make. This reflects the ability of the Center’s faculty to compete successfully for external research funding. The Center continues to be particularly adept at putting together large inter-disciplinary teams addressing ever-more complex issues.

Source of Funding
The research operations of the Center are supported through multiple external sources, in particular Federal agencies that sponsor environmental research. Federal support tends to be the most highly competitive funding, subject to rigorous peer review.

A Diverse Portfolio of Support
The Center’s research is supported by a diverse array of Federal agencies. Notable among them are agencies which support fundamental research such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the National Science Foundation.

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