Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Due Dates: August 2, 2024 (Full Proposal) | First Friday in August, annually thereafter

Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000,000 over 5 years (DPSI) | Up to $1,000,000 over 5 years (RAD) | Up to $500,000 over 1 year (E&I) | Total program: $6,000,000 | 2–9 awards expected

Summary: Supports research infrastructure and doctoral STEM program development at eligible Minority Serving Institutions to increase doctoral graduates from underrepresented groups and expand research capacity.

Key Information: Applicants must be MSIs that are Emerging Research Institutions with < $50M/year in research expenditures and 50%+ underrepresented minority enrollment; strict eligibility and proposal limits apply.