NMWRRI Research Program
The Institute's primary objective is to maintain a balanced program of research that addresses water problems critical to New Mexico, the Southwest, and the nation. The Institute's major program guidance comes from its Program Development and Review Board, composed of representatives of the USGS, state government, each of the major doctoral granting state universities, and the Institute.

The program uses two approaches: 1. support of small "seed money" projects that allow State University faculties to explore and develop research ideas that can attract more substantial outside funding. This is done with the Federal base grant (Section 104B of the Water Resources Research Act - [Public Law 98-242 as amended]) and part of the funds provided by the State of New Mexico; and 2. providing non-federal matching funds required for other programs: ie, Section 104G. Depending upon the availability of funding, annual request for proposals for "seed money" projects are usually announced in the spring. Request for matching funds can be discussed at any time with the Section 104G program usually announced in Oct-Nov. These grants and matching funds are available to any tenure track faculty member in any Department at any of the state's 6 universities (UNM, NMTech, NMSU, NMHU, NMWU, & NMEU).

NMWRRI initiated a student research grant program in FY 2003. This initial grant program was made possible by an increase in state appropriations and resulted in the award of 12 grants to students in the state's universities. These grants were limited to $5,000 and 1 year. These student research grants are available to any full-time graduate or undergraduate student in any degree program at any of the state's 6 universities.

Seed Money Grant Program:
This grant program is funded by both federal and state appropriations. These grants are limited to $30,000 per year and up to 3 years.
For the FY05 awards see: Seed Money Awards 2005s.

Student Research Grant Program:
For the FY03 research grants see: Student Research 2003.
For the FY05 research grants see: Student Research 2005.
For the FY06 research grants see: Student Research 2006.
For the FY07 research grants see: Student Research 2007.

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NMWRRI Sponsored Projects Database

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WRRI Procedural and Editorial Guidelines for Principal Investigators

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