1. Division of Research & Economic Development Report to the URI Faculty Senate April 19, 2012 Peter Alfonso, Ph.D. Vice President for Research & Economic Development Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

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11. FY13 Challenges Federal R&D Funding Federal R&D FY12 cut by 1.4 percent Unknown Future (FY13 and beyond) Until Fall Election Earmarks for scientific research unlikely Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

13. Strategies: FY13 Federal R&D Funding Focus on Federal Research Agenda NSF FY13 FUNDING HIGHLIGHTS Maintains the President’s commitment to double funding for key basic research agencies, including a robust 5 percent increase over the 2012 enacted level for NSF. Fosters the development of a clean energy economy by providing $203 million for a cross agency sustainability research effort focused on renewable energy technologies and complex environmental- and climate-system processes. Supports future job creation in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies with $414 million for multidisciplinary research targeted at new materials, wireless communications, cyberinfrastructure, “smart” infrastructure, and robotics technologies. Protects the Nation’s critical information technology infrastructure with $57 million for a coordinated cybersecurity research initiative. Develops the next generation of scientific leaders with $459 million for the prestigious graduate fellowship and early career faculty programs. Advances evidence-based reforms in K-16 science and math education, including improved undergraduate instruction at research universities and a joint math education initiative with the Department of Education. Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

14. Strategies: FY13 Federal R&D Funding Leverage URI Competitive Advantages Collaborating with DC-based consultants: – Connect faculty to federal agencies/depts, program officers, etc – Assist in development competitive proposals – Engage RI Congressional Delegation – URI Annual Priorities (in lieu of earmarks) re Federal Research Agenda & URI signature strenths – Host focused URI Conferences, e.g., Cybersecurity Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

18. FY13 Challenges State R&D Funding $9.6M in FY11, 10% of total awards State-based awards relative level 10-year period and varied between $6.8M-&9.7M General fund allocation ($300K) for Research Administration is 7% of Research Division total budget General Fund allocation unlikely to increase Thus, Proper management of OH is critical Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

19. Slide 19 FY12 U NRESTRICTED B UDGET A LLOCATION O VERVIEW T OTAL = $351.8M $ in millions Student Aid $62.3 Hardge Student Aid $10.3 Athletic Student Aid $8.1 Util, AP., Ins $13.4 Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

20. FY13 Challenges Industry R&D Funding $1.7M in FY11, 2% of total awards Must manage: Significant cultural difference between industry and academe IP constraints and challenges Increasing federal regulations; NIH FCOI, export arms control, etc. Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

21. Strategies: FY13 Industry-Based Research RI Nexus for Corporate Engagement (RINCE) RIMES URI IP Policy (recent revisions) Growth in issued patents Growth in license revenue and small company formation Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development

22. Intellectual Property (Patent & Trademarks) and Commercialization (Licensing & Development) Revenue Growth Calendar Year Fiscal Year Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development