The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships program (CFDA 47.084) to Harris-Stowe State University for the "HBCU Alliance for Strategic Partnerships for Innovation and Research Enhancement (HBCU-ASPIRE)" initiative. This collaborative project, which also includes Coppin State University, Florida Memorial University, and Kentucky State University, aims to enhance research capacity and infrastructure at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The key products and services to be delivered through this 3-year grant include: 1) conducting a methodical analysis of challenges impeding research and innovation at the participating HBCUs, 2) implementing proven practices from the Research Development Enterprise to bolster the research infrastructure and foster robust partnerships, and 3) institutionalizing best practices to enable the HBCUs to compete more effectively for national-level research funding. This project seeks to address the constraints of infrastructural deficiencies and inequitable funding faced by HBCUs, thereby fostering a more inclusive and innovative global economy.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $0 | 10/26/23 | ||
| Not listed | $100.0k | 9/20/23 |