Driving Change Program - Howard Hughes Medical Institute
The Driving Change Program by HHMI supports universities in creating inclusive STEM environments and empowering undergraduates to excel and lead in STEM fields.
Funder: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Due Dates (Anticipated): To be announced (anticipated, based on past annual cycles)
Funding Amounts: $2.5 million per institution over five years; typically awarded to 12 universities per round
Summary: Supports universities in building inclusive STEM environments and empowering undergraduate students to excel and lead in STEM fields.
Description
The Driving Change program is an initiative of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) designed to foster lasting culture change at research universities by creating more inclusive STEM learning environments. The program aims to support undergraduate students so they can excel in STEM disciplines and take on leadership roles. It encourages a comprehensive approach that includes a collaborative learning community, institution-centered programming to improve inclusivity, and student-centered programs that promote student success and faculty accountability.
Participating institutions join a network of peer universities committed to sustainable, systemic change in STEM education, with an emphasis on supporting all students, particularly those from historically excluded backgrounds.
