TRIP announcement shows TTU is the big winner

Texas Tech is the big winner for TRIP or Texas Research Incentive Program money. Although Texas Tech had already announced how much money it could qualify for; it's now official.  

Texas Tech gets more than any other school with $10.8 million this year and up to $21.2 million over two years. UT-Dallas comes in second at $7.7 million this year and up to $15.1 million over two years. This money from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board is matching grant money. 

TRIP money is meant to help Texas universities reach Tier One status.

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