Special Limited Submission Announcement
Synopsis of Program:
Projects proposed for funding under this FOA must be for basic research. As defined by DoD, “basic research” is systematic study directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications toward processes or products in mind. It includes all scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, life sciences, and information sciences related to long-term national security needs.
Principal Investigators (PIs) are encouraged to consider innovative approaches for their research projects with a view toward enhancing the ability of their institution to develop stronger science and engineering programs that will enable the institution to participate more competitively in a variety of defense research programs, attract and retain good students by exposing them to state-of-the-art research, and encourage them to pursue careers in STEM disciplines.
Methods through which these goals can be achieved are varied. Factors such as research capabilities, facilities, and equipment are unique to each institution. Therefore, DoD will not prescribe the approach for a research project; instead, it expects applications to reflect the unique needs and capabilities of the applicant institution
Eligibility Information:
As provided in 10 U.S.C. § 4144, eligibility for this competition is open only to “covered educational institutions,” which are defined as:
- institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under Title III or Title V of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1051 et seq.); or
- accredited post-secondary minority institutions.
Eligible applicants include community colleges and other two-year degree granting institutions meeting the definition of a “covered educational institution.”
Awards will be for a research project at the applicant HBCU/MI. Faculty and postdoctoral associates at the applicant institution may participate in the project and assist the PI as co-PI or in another capacity. Applications should not request HBCU/MI program funds to support collaborations. Collaborations, if desired, are restricted to other degree granting Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) and must be supported by resources other than HBCU/MI program funds. Such arrangements should be fully explained in the narrative and in the budget justification.
Due Dates:
Applications must be received by 3:00PM Central time by October 30, 2023
Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization:
An institution may submit no more than three (3) applications under this FOA. If a given HBCU/MI submits more than three applications, the institution will be required to withdraw applications that exceed this limit
Note: Cost sharing or matching is not required under this FOA and is not an evaluation factor.
Internal Limited Submission Process:
Colleges will facilitate their own internal competition and forward one to three recommendations to ORGS within the prescribed timeline. Final proposal selections will be made by the Vice President of Research based on scientific merit, capacity to develop a sustainable research program, alignment with the TAMUK strategic plan, and broader impact to the university community. Please visit our Limited Submission Process page for more information.
Deadline Dates for Internal Competition:
| PI Submits to their Dean | Dean Submits Selections to ORGS | ORGS Notifies the Applicants |
| September 25, 2023 | September 27, 2023 | September 29, 2023 |