SB00428

Establishes the Academic Research Funding Commission to distribute research funds to faculty at institutions of higher education in the state.

The bill establishes the Academic Research Funding Commission within the Executive Department to distribute research funds to faculty at institutions of higher education in the state. The commission will prioritize grants for research affected by changes in federal funding. It consists of faculty members appointed by various leaders and officials, with the vice presidents of research at The University of Connecticut and Yale University serving as cochairpersons. The commission will submit annual reports starting in 2028.