Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering
ID: 353193Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$100K - $2M

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/353193

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24562
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering" aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions (MSIs). This program seeks proposals from Emerging Research Institutions that meet specific eligibility criteria, including having less than $50 million in research expenditures and a student enrollment of at least 50% from underrepresented groups in STEM fields. The CREST program, which includes the CREST-RISE component, is designed to increase the number of STEM research doctoral programs and graduates, particularly from underrepresented groups, while expanding institutional research capacity in areas of national interest such as artificial intelligence and climate change. The total estimated funding for this program is $6 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $2 million, and proposals are due by August 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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