USA: Scripps Reaches Research Milestone of USD 150 Million

USA: Scripps Reaches Research Milestone of USD 150 Million

This year, for the first time, external funding for sponsored research by scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego exceeds $150 million (excluding ARRA* funding). Such funding arises from innovations and ideas of Scripps researchers who perform initial exploration of science concepts and compete in rigorous external competitive processes for funding.

The funded research covers a vast array of ocean, atmosphere, and earth science investigations.

Over the last six years, Scripps’ total operating funds exceed $1 billion. Over that six-year period, roughly 15% came from the University of California and 85% from other sources, including federal and state agencies, industry, and private sources. Over this same time frame, funding for sponsored research has grown from about $106 million to $153 million.

As of June 30, private support to Scripps Oceanography for critical areas such as student support, research, equipment, and capital improvements to the Scripps community reached a total of $11.33 million, a 63% increase over last fiscal year. These contributions came from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

USA: Scripps Reaches Research Milestone of USD 150 Million

“During these difficult economic times, we are grateful that federal, state and private entities continue to support our excellent research and education programs and to trust our careful stewardship of taxpayer and donor funds,” said Scripps Director and UC San Diego Vice Chancellor Tony Haymet. “Along with world-class research and observation programs, we are also training the next generation of students and scientists, and delivering needed environmental information to California citizens.”

“On behalf of the people of San Diego, I want to congratulate Scripps on all their success here over the past 109 years,” said San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders. “We are very grateful for all they have done for San Diego and proud of what they have accomplished. Given their recent performance, it looks like they’ll be continuing their good work here for many years to come.”

“Science is the engine that moves technology, industry, and society. It is also the spoke of the wheel that is K through 12, university, and post graduate education,” said Tom Torlakson, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “As a former high school science teacher, I appreciate every day the value of this cycle of excellence in California, and especially the signal role that Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego plays in it. I congratulate Scripps on record success at every level during the most challenging of times for science and the economy.”

Scripps works across the earth, ocean, and atmosphere. Scripps scientists lead the way in environmental research, marine genomics, and deep-sea exploration, translating these innovations and discoveries into useful information and new technologies. One way Scripps accomplishes that is through collaborations with mission agencies such as the U.S. Navy.

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Subsea World News Staff , July 18, 2012;  Image: Scripps