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HBCU SCI Research  Fellowships

Grant application deadline – November 4, 2024

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Research Fellows Program

The HBCU SCI Community Research Fellowships provides a platform for college undergraduates to contribute to real-world solutions for pressing sustainability challenges. The program cultivates the next generation of leaders dedicated to creating a more sustainable future by promoting collaboration, critical thinking, and community engagement.

Apply for a Community Research Grant

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Program Summary: Faculty Mentors will engage college undergraduates in meaningful research projects that engage community stakeholders and seek to find solutions for local sustainability challenges.

Program Objectives:

  • Foster a deeper understanding of sustainability issues among college undergraduates.
  • Encourage community engagement and collaboration through research.
  • Promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and research skills development.
  • Contribute to actionable solutions for community development.
  • Increase awareness of sustainability issues to a broad audience.
  • Develop a network of faculty and students focused on sustainability issues.

Apply for a Community Research Grant. 

Research Team Eligibility Guidelines

In order to qualify, research teams need to be led by faculty mentors who are employed by HBCUs in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Virginia, as well as PBIs in Illinois and Tennessee. Each team should consist of 3 to 5 undergraduate students who are attending HBCUs or PBIs in these states.

For a detailed understanding of the program and its requirements, please refer to the HBCU SCI Community Research Program overview.

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How to Apply

Faculty members interested in leading an HBCU SCI Research Team and applying for a HBCU SCI Community Research Grant must submit their applications by November 4, 2024. 

 

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Community Research Outcomes

  • HBCU SCI Community Research Teams collaborate with local organizations and businesses to identify project opportunities.
  • Research teams address real needs and provide valuable solutions to the community.
  • At the end of the semester, HBCU SCI Community Research Fellows have the opportunity to present their research findings in Washington, D.C. at an environmental justice summit, and may be eligible to have their research published in an academic journal. 

For questions and guidance, please contact Dr. Berneece Herbert, HBCU SCI Research Fellowships Faculty Liaison, at [email protected] or Dr. Kelly Owens at INROADS at [email protected]