This $585,900 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (CFDA 10.527 - New Beginning for Tribal Students program) enables Montana State University to expand an existing program to increase the retention and graduation rates of tribal students. The program provides one-week, hands-on research projects for tribal college students to study embryonic development, allowing them to choose substances and formulate hypotheses on their effects. This undergraduate research experience is intended to introduce tribal students to research opportunities and demonstrate the feasibility of transferring and completing a bachelor's degree. The award also supports additional academic and personal support services for tribal students, such as presentations by transfer specialists, financial aid advisors, and Indigenous student support services. The project period runs from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2028.
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