With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) is continuing its support of research expansion for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The goal of the CISE MSI program is to broaden participation by increasing the number of CISE-funded research projects from MSIs and to develop research capacity toward successful submissions to core CISE programs. MSIs are central to inclusive excellence:
Who May Submit Proposals:
- Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - CISE MSI promotes capacity building and institutional infrastructure development for CISE programs at MSIs, as well as partnerships between MSIs and non-MSIs across the nation. These activities are intended to be a driving force for strengthening and diversifying U.S. research and education pathways and providing historically marginalized communities new opportunitie...