Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. Offered by U.S. National Science Foundation; awards $8.0M; applications due December 4, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- U.S. National Science Foundation
- Award amount
- $8.0M
- Deadline
- December 4, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Research
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST Center awards promote 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. Successful CREST Center...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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