National louis university - research and development infrastructure (R2SQ)

The National Louis University was awarded a $3,244,748 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (CFDA 84.116) program. The grant, awarded on November 1, 2024, will support the university's "Research and Development Infrastructure (R2SQ)" initiative over a 4-year period through October 31, 2028. The funding will enable National Louis University to enhance its research capabilities and develop innovative strategies to improve postsecondary instruction, quality, and expand educational opportunities, with a focus on underserved student populations. The university has extensive experience managing complex, multi-year federal grants and has previously received substantial funding from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and NASA to support educational equity, teacher preparation, and community-based learning initiatives.