College Research and Interdisciplinary Council

The mission of the College Research and Interdisciplinary Council (CRIC) is to develop broad-based, interdisciplinary cultures in the College which encourage the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge in the planning, design and construction of built and virtual environments.

CRIC Policies and Procedures ( 315.7 KB)

Within the CRIC Policies and Procedures, you will find valuable information on applying for the CRIC Research Grant, CRIC membership structure, and other CRIC activities.

Research Grant Cover Sheet ( 11.8 KB)

A request for research proposals (RFP) is normally distributed to faculty and graduate students three times each year at the beginning of each semester.

CRIC Contributions

Since the 1998 creation of the College Research and interdisciplinary Council, over $335,000 has been given back to college faculty to support research projects. For a complete list of recipients and projects, see the CRIC Research Grant Awards.

Additional Policies and Helpful Information

• Semester Award Program
• Responsible Conduct in Research and Scholarship

Please contact the chair of CRIC, Dr. Lou Tassinary, Executive Associate Dean at (979) 847-9351 or ltassinary@arch.tamu.edu, if you have any additional questions.

Relevant College Research Links

• CRS Center
• Center for Housing and Urban Development
• Hazard Reduction and Recovery Center
• Center for Health Systems and Design
• Center for Heritage Conservation
• Energy Systems Lab
• Visualization Lab

Relevant University Research Links

• Vice President for Research
• Brief Guide to Research at Texas A&M University
• Texas A&M University Research Foundation
• Helpful Hints for Research Proposals through the Research Foundation