One of our colleagues pointed me to two documents that the VA would like to share with you. The VA is interested in partnering with university researchers. They have no funding of their own, but they are interested in working with researchers to seek other sources of funding and undertake research.
The first, summary document is on "Research and Analysis Initiatives," at http://www.va.gov/op3/docs/StrategicPlanning/OPP_Research_and_Analysis_Initiatives.pdf
The second is a longer document, "Veterans Policy Research Agenda," at http://www.va.gov/op3/docs/StrategicPlanning/VPRA_FY15_Published_Version_9_5_14.pdf
Given the large number of veterans who live and retire in our state, there are likely some excellent opportunities for research and engagement with which you might want to partner with VA. Of course, I will help facilitate these discussions if you like.
