The Rhode Island Science & Technology Advisory Council is asking lawmakers to spend $1.5 million to help local researchers develop technologies that could "lead to commercialization."

In the past, part of the annual appropriation for the council has funded the Collaborative Research Awards, grants that reward university scientists who have found partners in the private sector or at other academic institutions. State officials hope the research will eventually create innovative companies in Rhode Island and generate high-wage jobs.

Full Story: Science council calls for new funding for R.I. research Source: Providence Journal, January 28th, 2009 Author: Benjamin N. Gedan Added on January 30th, 2009 at 10:13 am, by Matt Mikula