Research Development Fund
Funds Texas A&M strategic equipment and infrastructure investments that strengthen core research capabilities.
The Texas A&M University Research Development Fund (RDF) is a strategic investment program administered by the TAMU Division of Research to support the broader Texas A&M research enterprise. The fund is designed to catalyze new research ventures by investing in core research facilities, major equipment, facility creation and renovation, and faculty development activities aimed at winning large ext…
Funds strategic infrastructure investments for the TAMU research enterprise, including core research facilities, major equipment, facility creation and renovation, and faculty development for large external grant competition.
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