Build and Broaden: Enhancing Social, Behavioral and Economic Science Research and Capacity at Minority-Serving Institutions
ID: 343874Type: Posted
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National Science Foundation (NSF)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343874

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22638
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Build and Broaden: Enhancing Social, Behavioral and Economic Science Research and Capacity at Minority-Serving Institutions." This initiative aims to support fundamental research and enhance research capacity at minority-serving institutions (MSIs) while fostering collaborations with scholars at these institutions. The program addresses the national priority of expanding the STEM workforce by increasing proposal submissions and advancing research collaborations in the Social, Behavioral, and Economic (SBE) sciences. With an estimated total funding of $8 million and approximately 30 awards expected, interested applicants must submit proposals by January 16, 2025. For further inquiries, contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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