Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF)
Proposition 301, passed by Arizona voters in November 2000, added .6% to the state sales tax for the purpose of providing funds to K-12, community colleges and state universities. In response to Prop 301, the Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) was established by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) to manage these funds intended for the three Arizona state universities. As of June 30 2008, ABOR received $409.9 million into TRIF.
NAU's TRIF agenda focuses on the following goals:
- Stimulate entrepreneurship, innovation, and research & development (R&D) to support Arizona’s knowledge-based economy;
- Increase access to higher education to prepare a skilled workforce to meet the needs of Arizona’s expanding economy;
- Invest in infrastructure that will promote R&D partnerships with business, enhance technology transfer, and connect knowledge creators with knowledge users;
- Develop new and expand existing programs to prepare students for high technology industries in Arizona.
In addition to a number of institution-wide TRIF initiatives, NAU faculty and staff carry out a variety of research, education and workforce development projects two TRIF initiatives—Growing Biotechnology Initiative (GBI) and Education and Research for the New Economy (ERDENE). Click on the GBI and ERDENE links above to learn more about these activities.
Questions regarding NAU's TRIF-funded grants? Contact us at ovp-research@nau.edu.
