SUNY Poly Receiving Fund Seed Grants 

SUNY Poly Receiving $2.7 million to Create New Research Centers, Fund Seed Grants 

Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced that 14 State University of New York campuses are investing nearly $10 million in annual state funding to expand their research capacity. The funding was secured through the 2023-24 state budget’s historic $163 million increase in direct operating aid to SUNY’s state-operated campuses.  

SUNY Poly is receiving $2.7 million to create research centers in areas such as civil engineering, robotics and advanced communications, and advanced manufacturing, as it continues to chart a path to become the state and nation’s premier public polytechnic. 

In addition to the creation of these new research centers, this funding also made seed grants available to support faculty-led projects. During round one, $440,675 was awarded to support 11 projects. 

“We thank Governor Kathy Hochul and SUNY Chancellor Dr. John B. King Jr. for their support of SUNY Poly and for this historic funding that made these Seed Grants possible,” said Provost Dr. Andrew Russell. “Our faculty are working together to explore new frontiers across many disciplines, and we are excited to support them as they work with our students to pursue innovations within areas of academic priority for SUNY Poly, such as materials and advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, sustainable infrastructure, and health.” 

“We received 34 applications from faculty in what was an incredibly competitive first round,” said Associate Provost for Research and Interim Dean of the College of Engineering Dr. Michael Carpenter. “That is a testament to our amazing faculty and the groundbreaking work they are completing in their respective fields.” 

SUNY Poly’s Associate Provost for Research Office received the applications from faculty, which were reviewed by peers who determined which projects would be supported. 

To learn more about the projects that received round one seed grant funds, click here.