Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York

Research Foundation Of The City University Of New York, doing business as Rfcuny - Medgar Evers College, is a registered non-profit, minority educational institution that serves as the fiscal and administrative entity for Medgar Evers College, a constituent college of the City University of New York system. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the organization is structured as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status, primarily focused on supporting educational initiatives and research activities. Through its federal grant awards, the Research Foundation provides comprehensive support for academic programs, research projects, and educational enhancement initiatives across various disciplines.

The organization has received federal grants from multiple agencies, including the Department of Education, National Science Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Its grant portfolio encompasses diverse projects such as STEM education enhancement, scientific research, community air quality sensor networks, and student support services. Notable projects include a $309,184 National Science Foundation grant studying bat immune responses to rabies, a $500,000 Department of Education grant examining greenhouse gas emissions from water systems, and a $272,364 TRIO Student Support Services grant to enhance academic potential for disadvantaged college students. The Research Foundation also engages in sub-grant activities, collaborating with institutions like University of California Irvine, Cornell University, and Rutgers University, and focuses on training undergraduate students, particularly from underrepresented groups, in research and computational skills across disciplines including biology, chemistry, environmental science, and mathematics.