FY 2016 Appropriation

The Nanotechnology Biosensors research team is focused on developing nanotechnology "biosensors" to detect diseases and environmental threats early, allowing for more cost-effective interventions. The team was established in 2009.

Funding History
Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $263,800 from all sources for U of U Nanotechnology Biosensors. This is a 22.7 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $263,800 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 22.7 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Appropriation Adjustments

In addition to statewide compensation and internal service fund cost increases, the following appropriation adjustments were made during the 2015 General Session:

DescriptionOngoingOne-Time Reallocation of USTAR Research Funding$48,800$0
OngoingOne-TimeFinancing Source
$48,800$0General Fund
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Intent Language

HB0003: Item 62

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $3,500,000 of any remaining amount of the $11,111,300 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 18, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - University of Utah Research Teams shall not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. Appropriation and Non-lapsing funds may be used, if approved by the USTAR Governing Authority, to transfer the financial obligation of researcher startup funds to the Research University. The Research University shall account on the use of these funds annually and by request of the USTAR Governing Authority.


HB0003: Item 62

Under Section 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that up to $2,500,000 of any remaining amount of the $7,407,600 ongoing General Fund appropriation provided by Item 19, Chapter 10, Laws of Utah 2014 for Utah Science Technology and Research Governing Authority - Utah State University Research Teams shall not lapse at the close of Fiscal Year 2015. Appropriation and Non-lapsing funds may be used, if approved by the USTAR Governing Authority, to transfer the financial obligation of researcher startup funds to the Research University. The Research University shall account on the use of these funds annually and by request of the USTAR Governing Authority.


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