Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU)

The Department of War is announcing the Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). This program aims to enhance research and education programs in scientific and engineering disciplines critical to national security functions. The program will provide funding for basic research projects that align with the research areas of interest to the Department of War. The proposed projects should enhance the education of students in areas of STEM that align with the Department of War's research interests. Some key areas of interest include: • Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) • Biomanufacturing (BIO) • Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG) • Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) • Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE) • Scaled Hypersonics (SHY) Eligible applicants are Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Tribal Colleges and Universities. The award will be in the form of a project grant, with a performance period of 48 months and a maximum award amount of $2 million.