hbcu-up update possibility of new funding opportunities within hbcu-up in fy 2006 –education...
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HBCU-UP Update Possibility of new funding opportunities within
HBCU-UP in FY 2006– Education Research Projects
• Three-year projects, $250K to $350K per year• No limit on the number of proposals submitted from an
eligible HBCU• An HBCU can have several Education Research Projects at
a time in addition to other HBCU-UP project types
– Targeted Infusion Projects• Up to two years, $75K to $150K total• Only one proposal per eligible HBCU per competition• An HBCU can have an Implementation Project or a
Planning Grant at the same time as a Targeted Infusion Project
Education Research Projects
Support for education research projects that:– Are relevant to the HBCU community– Have the potential to strengthen the STEM
education and research programs at HBCUs
Example research topics: retention, diffusion of innovations, curricula enhancements, and technology in education.
Modeled after the Research on Learning and Education (ROLE) program http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5709&org=REC&from=home
Targeted Infusion Projects Support to implement activities that will result
in the achievement of a well defined, measurable goal to enhance STEM education and research– Usually within one department.– PI should be a departmental chair or equivalent
Examples of goals: – Specialized accreditation/certification– Establish new programs or certifications– Update programs to reflect advances in the field or
industry standards Targeted Infusion Projects are not “mini”
Implementation Projects
Approximate Deadlines
Letter of Intent Due Date: December (early) - Implementation Projects,
Planning Grants, Targeted Infusion Projects, and Education Research Projects
May - Targeted Infusion Projects (2nd round)
Full Proposal Deadline: January (early) - Implementation Projects,
Planning Grants, Targeted Infusion Projects, and Education Research Projects
June - Targeted Infusion Projects (2nd round)
HBCU-UP Contact Information
Jessie DeAro, Program Director– 703-292-5350, [email protected]
Camille McKayle, Program Director– 703-292-4671, [email protected]
HBCU-UP website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5481&org=HRD&from=home