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NSF CREST Center Awards for Minority-Serving Institutions in STEM

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the CREST Center awards to advance STEM research and education at Minority-serving institutions (MSIs): - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Overview: - CREST Center awards support the creation and enhancement of research centers at MSIs - Focus on integrating research and education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) - Includes Phase I (initial establishment) and Phase II (expansion/continuation) multi-year awards - Partnership supplements available to encourage collaboration with other research centers, private sector labs, K-12 schools, and informal science organizations - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be MSIs with at least 50% minority enrollment or institutions primarily serving students with disabilities - Institutions must offer graduate degrees in NSF STEM fields - Proposals must be submitted by full-time faculty principal investigators - Funding Details: - Total program funding up to $8,000,000 - No specific products, OEMs, or vendors are requested; this is a grant for institutional research and education enhancement - Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on building research capacity and fostering partnerships - Designed to broaden participation in STEM fields among underrepresented groups

Description

The CREST Center awards support Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to enhance research capabilities by establishing centers that integrate education and research in STEM fields. The awards promote new knowledge development, faculty research productivity, and increased participation of underrepresented students in STEM. The program includes Phase I and Phase II awards, requiring preliminary proposals and invitations before full submissions, and also offers partnership supplements to strengthen collaborations. Eligible applicants are MSIs with 50% or more minority enrollment or institutions serving students with disabilities, with proposals submitted by full-time faculty PIs.

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