The Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded a $969,862 Project Grant under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to Morgan State University. The grant will support "Diversifying Education and Adding Research Capacity for Nuclear Science" at the university over the period of January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. The grant aims to enhance research infrastructure and educational programs in nuclear science at Morgan State University, a Historically...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $203,696 Project Grant under the STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) program (CFDA 47.076) to Alabama State University (ASU) to acquire an X-ray diffractometer instrument. The goals of this project are to enhance the teaching and research capabilities within ASU's Chemistry, Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering programs, and provide underrepresented STEM students the opportunity to conduct research...
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $278,777 Project Grant to North Carolina Central University (NCCU) under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to conduct research on "Inelastic Neutrino-Nucleus Scattering" from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. As a historically Black university and minority-serving institution, NCCU will leverage its scientific expertise and specialized research capabilities to advance the understanding of...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $619,952 Project Grant to Alcorn State University under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The grant supports the development of isotope research infrastructure and expertise at Alcorn State to advance isotope production and basic research capabilities. The project will be performed at the university's campus in Lorman, Mississippi and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025. Alcorn State...
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science awarded a $675,996 Project Grant to Florida A&M University (FAMU) under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049). The grant, awarded on February 1, 2025, supports the "4D-STEM NANO-CHARACTERIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENHANCE MATERIALS RESEARCH FOR UNDERREPRESENTED MINORITIES" project. This project aims to develop advanced nano-characterization capabilities and infrastructure at FAMU, a Historically Black...
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science awarded a $604,999 Project Grant (CFDA 81.049) to Fisk University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) located in Nashville, Tennessee. The grant supports the "Development of Novel Li-Based Halide Dual Mode Scintillators for Neutron-Gamma Radiation Detection and Imaging" project. The award period is from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Fisk University, which has a robust Office of Sponsored Research Division, will...
This $206,099.33 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) supports the "INITIATIVES TO GROW NEW INNOVATE TALENT TO ENABLE FUSION ENERGY (IGNITE FUSION ENERGY)" project at Tuskegee University. The grant aims to advance fundamental scientific research, technological innovation, and workforce development in fusion energy, which is a critical priority for U.S. energy, economic, and national security....
The Department of Energy's Office of Science has awarded a $300,000 Project Grant to Fisk University under the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program (CFDA 81.049) to "PARTNER TO IMPROVE DIVERSITY IN THE FUSION WORKFORCE". This 1-year grant, awarded on October 1, 2023, will support Fisk University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), in its efforts to increase retention and diversity in STEM fields, develop inclusive STEM curricula, and provide STEM education,...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Higher Education Institutional Aid program (CFDA 84.031) provides $1,933,376.00 to Alabama State University (ASU), a Historically Black College and University (HBCU), to strengthen the university's management, fiscal operations, and academic quality. The funding will support activities such as curriculum development, faculty training, endowment building, and student support services...
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,269,457 Project Grant under its Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to South Carolina State University, an HBCU, to build a multi-messenger astronomy research and education partnership. The award establishes a collaboration between two HBCUs (South Carolina State University and the University of the Virgin Islands) and one R1 research institution (Clemson University) to conduct research on gamma-ray bursts, active galactic...