2012 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Granting Bachelor Degrees
Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
Assistance Listings
- 97.062 -- Scientific Leadership Awards
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The DHS Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) program is one of several administered by the Office of University Programs intended to help achieve the goals of S&T. The SLA program will help develop enduring educational and research capabilities within the MSI communities. Critical elements of a successful SLA program will include the following: 1)Coordinated teaching and DHS relevant research projects or initiatives with significant involvement of an early career faculty2)Establishment of collaborative relationships with the DHS research COEs, DHS / DOE and other federal labs 3)HS-STEM curriculum...
development and course content4)Financial support for undergraduate students in the form of scholarships and other direct student support5)Student internships and other experiential learning opportunities6)Best practices for successful student mentoring and career guidance7)Processes with the potential for highly successful transition of supported students to HS-STEM related careers, or admission to graduate school8)Student tracking and reporting methodologyThe proposal must contain a subproject that allows collaboration or faculty exchange between the early career faculty and a researcher at one of the COE Research lead universities, a DHS / DOE or other related federal laboratory.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic HBCU, HSI, or TCU institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award bachelor degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. Most accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions that meet the statutory criteria for these categories are listed at: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/edlite-minorityinst.htm. DHS is only accepting and funding one application per eligible institution.
Grantor contact information
Description
Patty Mayo
Grants Specialist
Phone 202-447-0266
Grants Specialist
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| msi_project-program_specific_terms_and_conditions.pdf | Project Specific Terms and Conditions | Jan 27, 2012 06:34 PM UTC |
| supplement_3-_attachments.pdf | Supplemental Attachements | Jan 27, 2012 06:39 PM UTC |
| fy_12_bachelor_final_to_fapo-_corrected_1-19-12.pdf | Full Announcement | Feb 1, 2012 12:11 PM UTC |
| supplement_2-_examples_and_calculations_12022011.pdf | Examples and Calculations | Jan 27, 2012 06:39 PM UTC |
| tab_f_-_financial_assistance_award_standard_terms_and_conditions.pdf | DHS Terms and Conditions | Jan 27, 2012 06:32 PM UTC |
| supplement_1-_hs-stem_high_priority_research_areas_11282011.pdf | Priority Research Areas | Jan 27, 2012 06:39 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: April 28, 2012
Award
$2,850,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-12-ST-062-001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
January 27, 2012
Archive date:
April 28, 2012
