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The stored URL points to NSF solicitation nsf18-509 (a 2018 solicitation), which returned empty/inaccessible content. The CREST and HBCU-RISE programs remain active under newer solicitations, but this specific URL is effectively a dead link to an archived document.
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (HBCU-RISE) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF). The CREST program enhances the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.
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Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (RISE) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived. See NSF 23-555 , NSF 23-595 , and NSF 24-562 for the latest documents.
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Supports centers, partnership supplements, postdoctoral fellowships, HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering awards, and SBIR/STTR diversity collaboration supplements to enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions.
The Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program provides support to enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions (MSI) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research.
MSIs of higher education denote institutions that have undergraduate enrollments of 50% or more (based on total student enrollment) of members of minority groups underrepresented among those holding advanced degrees in science and engineering fields: African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Hispanic Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Native Pacific Islanders.
CREST promotes the development of new knowledge, enhancements of the research productivity of individual faculty, and an expanded presence of students historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) awards provide research experience and training for early career scientists at active CREST Centers.
HBCU-RISE awards specifically target HBCUs to support the expansion of institutional research capacity as well as the production of doctoral students, especially those from groups underrepresented in STEM, at those institutions.
The CREST program supports the following types of projects: CREST Center awards provide multi-year support (typically 5-years) for eligible minority-serving institutions that demonstrate a strong research and education base, a compelling vision for research infrastructure improvement, and a comprehensive plan with the necessary elements to achieve and sustain national competitiveness in a clearly defined area of national significance in science or engineering research.
Successful Center proposals will demonstrate a clear vision and synergy with the broad goals of the CREST Program and the Human Resource Development Division with respect to development of a diverse STEM workforce. CREST Centers are expected to provide leadership in the involvement of groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM at all levels (faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers) within the Center.
Centers are required to use either proven or innovative mechanisms to address issues such as recruitment, retention and mentorship of participants from underrepresented groups.
CREST Partnership Supplements support the establishment or strengthening of partnerships and collaborations between active CREST Centers and nationally or internationally recognized research centers including NSF-supported research centers, and private sector research laboratories, K-12 entities including museums and science centers or schools, as appropriate to enable the CREST Centers to advance knowledge and education on a research theme of national significance.
CREST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (PRF) awards recognize beginning CREST Center investigators with significant potential and provide them with research experiences that broaden perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary interactions and establish them in positions of leadership within the scientific community. Fellows conduct research on topics aligned with the research focus of the host CREST Center.
The fellowships are also designed to provide active mentoring to the Fellows by the sponsoring CREST Center scientists who, in turn, will benefit from the incorporation of these talented scientists into their research groups.
SBIR/STTR Phase IIa Diversity Collaboration Supplements provide an opportunity for existing SBIR/STTR Phase II projects to initiate collaborations with minority-serving institutions that have active CREST Center or HBCU-RISE awards. These supplemental proposals are administered by and co-funded with the NSF Directorate for Engineering Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships (ENG/IIP).
Updates and announcements CREST: New solicitations coming soon! CREST/HBCU-RISE: Important Notification regarding the December 2022 Deadlines Additional program resources https://www. nsf.
gov/publications/pub_summ. jsp? ods_key=08027 Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) This program provides educational opportunities for Post-Doctoral fellows, Graduate students, and Undergraduate students.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Minority-serving institutions of higher education in the United States, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities that offer doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering (HBCU-RISE) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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