Edward Waters is quoted in 2008 article regarding Federal dollars for grants

A day after its former education dean was indicted on charges of diverting federal research funds, the University of Louisville announced last week it was getting an $11.6 million health grant.

To U of L officials, it was a clear indication that one bad experience won't destroy their ambition of making the university, which has seen its grants nearly double in the past five years, into a major research institution.

National experts say that's generally true, but caution that U of L could face more scrutiny on future grants, and more skepticism with its applications.

"Universities with a good reputation for managing money have a tendency to get more," said Edward Waters, former president of the Washington-based National Grants Management Association. "Federal dollars are getting tight, and most grants are competitive. This kind of situation is definitely not a plus."

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