University of California, Merced to establish the Sierra Nevada Research Institute, including student fellowships (Fund for the improvement of Postsecondary Education - Dept. of Education)
| FY | 2003 |
| State | CA |
| Cost | $250,000.00 |
| Status | NBR |
| Chamber | C |
| Appropriation | LABHHS |
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