Second research experience summer school for gifted ukrainian stem high school students

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Foundation For City College received a $113,300 Project Grant from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Basic and Applied Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.300), awarded on March 12, 2025, with a completion date of December 1, 2025. This award funds the Second Research Experience Summer School for Gifted Ukrainian STEM High School Students, to be conducted in New York. The initiative provides educational and research opportunities designed to engage and develop advanced students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines, consistent with ONR's mission to support research and training activities that strengthen technological capabilities and develop future talent in fields relevant to naval operations.

The Basic and Applied Scientific Research program supports fundamental and applied research at educational institutions and non-profit organizations with potential applications to naval and defense missions. This specific award demonstrates ONR's commitment to international educational partnerships and workforce development in STEM fields through a structured summer school program that provides research experience to high-achieving Ukrainian secondary students. The award aligns with the program's evaluation criteria, which prioritize scientific merit, institutional capabilities, investigator qualifications, and cost realism in supporting competitive, merit-based research and educational initiatives.