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Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides grants to students and faculty in research relevant to the Homeland Security Enterprise and pairs recipients with a DHS Center sponsor to learn techniques, build capacity, and connect with organizations that support homeland security mission areas.
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Note: This Assistance Listing was not updated by the issuing agency in 2026. Please contact the issuing agency listed under "Contact Information" for more information.
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF In support of the Science and Technology Directorate's mission to build a pipeline of diverse talent knowledgeable in the Department of Homeland Security, the Office of University Programs administers the Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI).
SLAs fund homeland security-related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research at MSIs and supplement existing academic institution curricula with homeland security challenges to prepare MSI students for successful careers within the homeland security enterprise.
OBJECTIVES: (1) provide advanced professional and research development opportunities for fellows, scholars and faculty in targeted areas; (2)increase the intellectual capacity, skills and talents, especially those of U.S. citizens in areas of relevance to homeland security; (3) to attract undergraduate and graduate students to obtain advanced degrees in disciplines of importance to homeland security; and (4) to increase the diversity of and highly talented cadre of new and emerging science and technology expertise working in areas of importance and need to homeland security.
EDUCATION - GP Resource Development and Support - Higher Education Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 308, Public Law 107-296, 6 US Code 188(b); 182(10) _These funding amounts do not reflect the award amounts that are displayed on USASpending. gov_ **This listing is funded for the current fiscal year. ** Refer to program guidance.
**Fiscal Year 2025:** Submit a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Scientific Leadership Award grants to support the ability of MSIs to learn techniques, build research capacity, and connect with various organizations conducting business in or directly supporting homeland security mission areas. B - Cooperative Agreements No Credentials or Documentation are required.
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans) Applicants must be from accredited U.S. colleges and universities defined as "minority institutions" by subsection 365 (3) of the Higher Education Act (HEA)(20 U.S.C. subsection 1067K (3)).
Student applicants must be U.S. citizens studying in a STEM field relevant to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's mission and objectives. US accredited MSIs are eligible to apply. Student recipients must be U.S. citizens studying in one of the following areas including: computer science, engineering, life sciences, math, physical sciences, psychology, social sciences.
Students must have career and employment goals aligned with the mission and objectives of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Other private institution/organization, Other public institution/organization Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, and Minority Serving Institution Faculty. Refer to program guidance.
Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Payment based on Project need. Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness Support is provided to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to develop capacity in HS-STEM and provide financial support and career guidance to students. This support is provided in the form of cooperative agreements.
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.
O. 12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals. Applications are reviewed by subject matter experts (SMEs). Awards are made based on agency priorities and available funding.
Refer to program guidance document.
The following 2CFR policy requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart F, Audit Requirements The following 2CFR policy requirements are excluded from coverage under this assistance listing: Subpart E, Cost Principles **Program Reports:**Refer to program guidance.
**Cash Reports:**Refer to program guidance. **Progress Reports:**Yearly progress reports and a final report are required. **Expenditure Reports:**Refer to program guidance.
Additional audit requirements: Refer to program guidance. , Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report.
If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students and faculty at Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Scientific Leadership Award (SLA) Program is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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