Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR)

The HBCU-EiR program was established to strengthen research capacity at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It provides opportunities for both public and private HBCUs, particularly for those who have not been successful in larger NSF Research & Related Activities competitions, in order to stimulate sustainable improvement in their research and development capacity. The primary goal is to increase support for researchers at HBCUs interested in pursuing research in domains that align with NSF's research program areas. The program is designed to establish stronger connections between researchers at HBCUs and NSF's core research programs. Outcomes from HBCU-EiR support are intended to be leveraged to empower researchers to subsequently apply for disciplinary specific program funding in the future. Projects are funded across all NSF Directorates and support research in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and STEM education.