Third Frontier research grants awarded
University Of Akron Main CampusOhio- Detected
- Aug 11, 2026
- 88 days ago
- Sector
- Grants
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From the meeting
The president and provost reported that the university won two Third Frontier Research Grants, including Structured Literacy and Dr. James Eagan's commercialization of polymers. The award also included a substantial Third Frontier Research Incentive Funding amount for Dr.
James Eagan's work on medical implants. This is grant-funded activity with potential downstream vendor, lab, and commercialization needs.
- Meeting date
- August 11, 2026
- Agency
- University Of Akron Main Campus
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