Project Grant 2622380

The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Tribal Nations Research Group (TNRG) $1.266 million on August 1, 2026, under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to conduct a four-year series of Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) Annual Research Symposia.

TNRG will organize symposia that invite faculty and students at TCUP institutions to present original research and design projects. Each symposium includes a full day of oral presentations and at least a half-day of poster presentations, with intentional built-in networking time for geographically isolated participants to interact professionally. TNRG will provide consultation to student researchers on writing, presentation, and communication skills required for scientific careers. The symposia are held in locations proximate to NSF headquarters to enable NSF staff to examine research outcomes and engage directly with faculty and students who represent the STEM workforce.

TNRG is a minority-owned and Native American-owned non-profit organization based in Belcourt, North Dakota. The award period runs through July 31, 2030, with performance at Belcourt, ND 58316. The initiative aligns with TCUP's goal to increase science, technology, engineering, and mathematics instructional and research capacities at participating institutions, expand student opportunities in STEM careers, fund locally relevant research studies, and foster faculty professional growth beyond traditional classroom settings.