MRI assists in the acquisition or development of major research instrumentation by U.S. institutions that is, in general, too costly for support through other NSF programs. Proposals will be considered for instrumentation used for any NSF-supported field of science, mathematics, and engineering. Ohio University OBR Action Fund Request forms are available online at Action Fund Request . Application deadline, April 16, 1999. No application process.
Distribution is monthly based on expenditures of external funds.
Awards announced in August. Small amounts for start-up costs. Varies Limited funding for purchase and repair of research infrastructure. Varies Assistance with travel expenses to meet with prospective research sponsors. Varies Foundation support for General Education teaching enhancement and curricular improvement.