This grant funds research and development projects that educate and train the next generation of engineers and scientists. It supports novel, early-stage research at U.S. colleges and universities and aims to increase opportunities for underrepresented and structurally marginalized communities. The program ensures students gain cutting-edge, translatable skills for long-term workforce and economic contributions.
Eligible applicants include public, state-controlled, and private institutions of higher education in the U.S.
