This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $250,000 to The Regents of the University of California, operating as the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), to develop and implement a network of regional hubs for microbiome workforce development. The goal is to create an inclusive, self-sustaining community of educators to broadly distribute science-based training materials focused on teaching microbiome research skills. The award period runs from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027. The project, titled "Microbiomes in Computational Research Opportunities Network (MICRONET)," aims to address common barriers in teaching microbiome science, such as resource access, instructor training, and student engagement. By establishing regional networks, the program will enable peer-led training, resource sharing, and local collaboration to support the next generation of microbiome researchers across diverse institution types.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 8/22/24 |