This Project Grant award, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083), aims to develop and implement the PRIMER model to strengthen the research enterprise at predominantly undergraduate institutions (PUIs). The $2,533,968 award will be led by the College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and includes sub-awards to 12 pilot sites and 30 demonstration sites within the Colleges of Liberal Arts Sponsored Programs (CLASP) community, representing 1,921 public and private PUIs. The PRIMER model will upskill research administrators through training modules on grant accounting, compliance, reporting, and data management, enabling them to better assist researchers in managing their awards. The project will also create an open-source, searchable resource repository for training materials and post-award templates to facilitate knowledge sharing across participating institutions. The PRIMER model and its implementation case studies will serve as a starting point for rural colleges, non-profits, small businesses, private research labs, and local education agencies to improve their research administration capabilities and support increased institutional research activities.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $2.5m | 6/5/25 |