MUREP INCLUDES
ID: 353434Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is offering the MUREP INCLUDES grant, aimed at enhancing the participation of underrepresented minorities (URMs) in engineering through educational initiatives. This cooperative agreement seeks proposals from institutions designated as Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) to implement activities that improve engineering skills, develop new engineering courses, and provide diverse research experiences for students, thereby fostering an inclusive environment in engineering fields. With an estimated total program funding of $7.2 million and an award ceiling of $1.2 million, NASA anticipates awarding approximately six grants, with proposals due by June 6, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Brenda Collins at NASAMUREP-INCLUDES@nasaprs.com for further information.

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