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

The Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program aims to provide opportunities for both public and private HBCUs to stimulate sustainable improvement in their research and development capacity. The program supports capacity building by funding research projects aligned with NSF's research programs. The key areas of focus include: • Engineering • Mathematical and Physical Sciences • Geosciences • Computer and Information Science and Engineering • Biological Sciences • Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences • STEM Education • Office of International Science and Engineering • Integrative Activities • NSF Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships The program seeks to establish stronger connections between researchers at HBCUs and NSF's research programs.