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NSF CREST Center Awards for Minority-Serving Institutions in STEM

This opportunity is a grant solicitation from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for the CREST (Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology) program, targeting Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) to boost STEM research and education. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EES) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a grant for academic institutions - Products/Services Requested: - No commercial products or services are being procured - Funding is for the establishment and support of research centers at MSIs in STEM fields - Phase I and Phase II awards available for multi-year research projects - Partnership supplements for current awardees to collaborate with other research centers, private sector labs, K-12 schools, and informal science organizations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants must be MSIs offering graduate degrees in NSF STEM areas with at least 50% minority student enrollment, or institutions primarily serving students with disabilities - Principal Investigator must be a full-time faculty member - Focus is on enhancing research capacity and integrating education and research in STEM - Estimated total funding is $8,000,000 - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested as this is a research grant opportunity

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. These awards aim to develop new knowledge, increase faculty research productivity, and expand participation of historically 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 for current awardees to strengthen collaborations. Eligible institutions must be MSIs with at least 50% minority students or primarily serve students with disabilities, and the Principal Investigator must be a full-time faculty member.

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