Sally Rockey's blog had a related analysis of overall increases in numbers of applicants vs. applications:
http://nexus.od.nih.gov/all/2013/04/26/more-on-more-applicants/

Randall J. Legeai
Director, Institutional Program Development
Tulane University, Office of Government and Community Relations
200 Broadway St., Suite 126
New Orleans LA 70118 -  (504) 988-3395; cell (504) 228-5891

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I concur for the same reasons!

Kathy Young
Director (retired)
Illinois State University

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On May 7, 2013, at 10:43 AM, "Lorrie Anthony" <xxxxxx@ESC.EDU<mailto:xxxxxx@ESC.EDU>> wrote:

Scott,

That is certainly happening at my institution.  I think there are two reasons for it:  1.) with the reduction of state support - we are a state institution - we are seeing a greater emphasis from the administration to bring in more outside money; and 2.) with the retirement of many of our faculty, younger faculty are much more interested in pursuing their personal research projects which, due to item #1, the administration is encouraging.  Previously the culture here was "we are a teaching college."  Now we are looking to broaden our scope and reputation.

Lorrie

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Lorrie Anthony
Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Institutional Review Board (IRB), Administrator Office of Innovation, Research and Open Education SUNY Empire State College
1 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY  12866
Tel. 518-580-4791
Email: xxxxxx@esc.edu<mailto:xxxxxx@esc.edu>

From:        Scott Niles <xxxxxx@MOREHEADSTATE.EDU<mailto:xxxxxx@MOREHEADSTATE.EDU>>
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Date:        05/07/2013 11:03 AM
Subject:        [RESADM-L] Sponsored Program activity at PUIs
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Good morning folks,
For my colleagues that work at Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions, and have been there for the past 5 years or more, have you noticed an increase in sponsored program activity among faculty. In short, are faculty writing more grants, seeking more external dollars?

This is something that, from observation internally and externally at a few other institutions, seems to be happening. I have looked to find any sort of scholarly research related to this, but have thus far come up empty handed.

I just get the impression that PUI schools in general may be trying to bolster their research dollars, and I'm curious to investigate the reasons behind it.

Thanks for any insights,

Scott

NOTE:
Due to a generator fire in Ginger Hall, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has temporarily moved to Seminar 001 (Basement of Fields Hall) until further notice.

Please call 606-783-2010 if you need to reach me directly; however, e-mail will be the most effective communication at this time.

Thank you for your patience during this period!

Scott Niles, MA, CRA
Grants and Contracts Administrator
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Morehead State University
901 Ginger Hall
Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-783-2278
Fax: 606-783-2130
Web site: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/research
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