The University of Rhode Island's Research Office Division, doing business as URI - Research, has been awarded a $106,151 Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074). The grant will fund URI's "C-COAST: Changing the Culture of Our Occupations to Achieve Systemic Transformation" program, which aims to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility in the coastal and estuarine sciences. The C-COAST program will provide professional development, mentoring, and networking opportunities for students and professionals in these fields through two primary initiatives: the Rising Tides Conference Program and the Leadership Development Program. The goal is to recruit and retain a more diverse next generation of coastal and estuarine science professionals, while also educating current leaders on inclusive practices and developing future leaders prepared to drive systemic change. The award runs from February 1, 2024 to April 30, 2027 and does not include any sub-awards.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $106.2k | 3/5/24 |