WILLIAMSBURG, Va., April 8 -- William and Mary issued the following news release:

The following story originally appeared on the website for William & Mary's Global Research Institute. - Ed.

Today, as part of a signature initiative of the Provost's Office, William & Mary's Global Research Institute (GRI) announced nearly $750,000 in investments in applied research across campus.

GRI's new research acceleration model will support 10 projects across the research lifecycle - from early exploration, to pilot studies, to established programs ready to become sustainable research enterprises - as well as a joint hire with the College of Arts & Sciences.

This inaugural cohort aligns with the strategic direction of the Office of the Provost foll...