Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2025 (Full proposals) | First Friday in August, annually thereafter
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 (DPSI, 5 yrs) | Up to $1,000,000 (RAD, 5 yrs) | Up to $500,000 (E&I, 1 yr) | Total program funding: $6,000,000 | ~9 awards expected
Summary: Supports research infrastructure and doctoral program development at eligible Minority Serving Institutions to expand STEM research capacity and increase doctoral graduates from underrepresented groups.
Key Information: Only eligible Minority Serving Institutions that are Emerging Research Institutions may apply; three distinct tracks available.