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Navy HBCU/MI Research Capacity Enhancement Grant Opportunity

This opportunity from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) aims to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs) in fields vital to the Navy and Marine Corps. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Program Focus: - Enhance research and educational capabilities in science and engineering disciplines relevant to naval missions - Support collaborative research and student/faculty engagement in STEM - Expand institutional research infrastructure - Eligibility: - Only 'covered educational institutions' (HBCU/MIs as defined by Title III or V of the Higher Education Act or accredited post-secondary minority institutions) - Funding & Awards: - Total anticipated funding: $1,575,000 - 3 awards expected, each between $450,000 and $525,000 - Period of Performance: - 3 years for each award - Unique Requirements: - U.S. citizenship required for all personnel by the white paper due date - Only one Principal Investigator (PI) per award; no sub-awards or co-PIs allowed - Proposals must focus on basic naval-relevant science and technology; non-research STEM activities are excluded - OEMs & Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned; this is a research grant opportunity, not a product procurement

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Office of Naval Research aims to enhance the research capacity and infrastructure of Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to the defense mission of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The program encourages collaborative efforts to address naval science and technology challenges and seeks to increase student engagement in STEM fields relevant to the Navy and Marine Corps. Proposals must focus on advancing basic naval-relevant science and technology, engaging faculty and students in STEM discovery, and expanding institutional research capacity. This funding opportunity is not intended for non-research STEM activities and requires that the technical content contribute to the Department of the Navy's science and technology mission and vision.

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