Howard University, a prominent Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Washington, D.C., has been awarded a $500K research grant effective May 28, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of May 27, 2030. The grant requires Howard to execute a balanced science program informed by discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, administration priorities, and Congressional direction. The funding agency, identified as a Shared Services Center civilian entity, supports Howard's role as a key partner and enabler in advancing scientific research and innovation. This award carries no set-aside designation, reflecting Howard's competitive standing and capabilities to perform complex federal research initiatives.
This grant aligns with Howard University's extensive track record of securing federal research funding from agencies including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, and NASA. The university's prior grants and contracts have supported research in quantum information science, computational biology, health disparities, biomedical research, and STEM education, with particular emphasis on increasing participation of underrepresented minorities in scientific research. Howard's established expertise in executing sophisticated research programs, coupled with its strategic importance in developing advanced technological capabilities for national priorities, positions the institution to deliver meaningful scientific contributions under this five-year research initiative.
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