Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research
National Science Foundation
Description
The HBCU Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program is an NSF initiative to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
- Who it’s for: Public and private HBCUs, especially those that have not been successful in larger NSF Research & Related Activities competitions.
- What it funds: Research projects that align with NSF’s existing research programs.
- Purpose: To build sustainable research and development capacity at HBCUs and cre…
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Report (Senate Report 115-139), and is built on prior and co…
Source
Grant ID
23-598
Funding Source
National Science Foundation
Eligibility
The following categories of applicants are invited to apply:
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Eligibility Information
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
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Proposals may only be submitted by accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have faculty members who conduct research in science and/or engineering and/or STEM education.
*Who May Serve as PI:
The Principal Investigator for an Excellence in Research Project must be a full-time faculty member or researcherat the HBCU from which the proposal is submitted.
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Awards & Funding
Total Funding
$28M
Funding Amount
Discretionary
Links
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