Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Enriching Learning, Programs, and Student Experiences
Limited submission
Empowering Hispanic-Serving Institutions to enhance STEM education and student success through targeted programs and experiences.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
U.S. National Science Foundation has archived this opportunity.
Funder: National Science Foundation
Due Dates: February 11, 2026 (IEP & EI) | Rolling (Planning & Conference proposals)
Funding Amounts: IEP Level 1: up to $500,000 (3 yrs) | IEP Level 2: up to $1,000,000 (5 yrs) | Educational Instrumentation: up to $200,000 (2 yrs)
Summary: Supports Hispanic-Serving Institutions to enhance undergraduate STEM education, student recruitment, retention, and graduation through research, program improvement, and access to educational instrumentation.
Key Information: Limited submission: max 2 proposals per PI/co-PI per deadline; eligibility restricted to accredited HSIs; see track-specific requirements.
Description
This opportunity from the National Science Foundation (NSF) aims to empower Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) to improve the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate STEM education. The program supports projects that enhance student experiences, increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates in STEM, and address equity gaps through evidence-based practices and research. Funding is available for both programmatic interventions and acquisition of educational instrumentation, with a strong emphasis on student-centered, data-driven, and sustainable approaches.
