Sec. 62.164. GRANT AWARD CRITERIA; PRIORITIES. (a) In awarding grants, the office shall give priority to grant proposals that involve the recruitment of distinguished researchers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. With respect to proposals involving those fields, the office shall give priority to proposals that demonstrate a reasonable likelihood of contributing substantially to this state's national and global economic competitiveness.
(b) A grant proposal should identify a specific distinguished researcher being recruited.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 323 (S.B. 632), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 26), Sec. 1.01, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - State Coordination of Higher Education
Chapter 62 - Constitutional and Statutory Funds to Support Institutions of Higher Education
Subchapter H. Governor's University Research Initiative
Section 62.162. Administration of Initiative
Section 62.163. Matching Grants to Recruit Distinguished Researchers
Section 62.164. Grant Award Criteria; Priorities
Section 62.165. Governor's University Research Initiative Fund
Section 62.166. Winding Up of Contracts and Awards in Connection With Texas Emerging Technology Fund
Section 62.167. Confidentiality of Information Concerning Awards From Texas Emerging Technology Fund