Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)
U.S. National Science Foundation · 23-598
In plain English
U.S. National Science Foundation is accepting applications for this grant until Oct 19, 2027 (342 days left).
The agency expects to make 35 awards and estimated total program funding is $28,000,000.
Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Oct 19, 2027 · 342 days left |
| Posted date | Jun 8, 2023 |
| Opportunity number | 23-598 |
| Agency | U.S. National Science Foundation · all U.S. National Science Foundation grants |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | Not stated |
| Award floor (min per award) | Not stated |
| Estimated total program funding | $28,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 47.041 – Engineering 47.049 – Mathematical and Physical Sciences 47.050 – Geosciences 47.070 – Computer and Information Science and Engineering 47.074 – Biological Sciences 47.075 – Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences 47.076 – STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) 47.078 – Polar Programs 47.079 – Office of International Science and Engineering 47.083 – Integrative Activities 47.084 – NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Archive date | Nov 18, 2027 |
Who can apply
- Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Proposals may only be submitted by accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that have faculty members who conduct research in science and/or engineering and/or STEM education. *Who May Serve as PI: The Principal Investigator for an Excellence in Research Project must be a full-time faculty member or researcher at the HBCU from which the proposal is submitted.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee Report (Senate Report 115-139), and is built on prior and continuing efforts by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This report provided guidance to NSF to establish the HBCU Excellence in Research program "to provide opportunities for both public and private HBCUs, particularly for those who have not been successful in larger NSF Research & Related Activities competitions, in order to stimulate sustainable improvement in their research and development capacity" ( https://congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/senate-report/139/1 ). …
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