UA's Scientific Environment (pdf) (Word) Following these paragraphs describing UA's overall scientific environment, investigators should discuss the specific resources, programs, and activities within their respective units (e.g., college, department, center) or at UA that will support the proposed work's likelihood of success. Examples of such resources include: specialized research instrumentation or relevant core facilities; complementary expertise; formal and informal mentoring activities; and unique computing assets. In addition, early career investigators should provide specific detail regarding institutional investment in and support for their longer-term professional success.