Enhancing research and research training spaces in the galbraith marine science laboratory of eckerd college

Eckerd College, Inc. was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education under the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) federal grant program. The three-year award running from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2026 will support enhancing research and research training spaces in Eckerd College's Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory located in St. Petersburg, FL. As the prime awardee, Eckerd College will deliver improvements to its marine biology research facilities and training programs through this FIPSE grant funding. The FIPSE program aims to support postsecondary institutional reforms and innovative strategies focused on instruction quality and expanding educational opportunities. This award furthers those goals through enhancing Eckerd College's marine science research and training infrastructure in St. Petersburg.