1. HBCU-UP Update Possibility of new funding opportunities within HBCU-UP in FY 2006 –Education Research Projects Three-year projects, $250K to $350K per year No limit on the number of proposals submitted from an eligible HBCU An HBCU can have several Education Research Projects at a time in addition to other HBCU-UP project types –Targeted Infusion Projects Up to two years, $75K to $150K total Only one proposal per eligible HBCU per competition An HBCU can have an Implementation Project or a Planning Grant at the same time as a Targeted Infusion Project

2. Education Research Projects Support for education research projects that: –Are relevant to the HBCU community –Have the potential to strengthen the STEM education and research programs at HBCUs Example research topics: retention, diffusion of innovations, curricula enhancements, and technology in education. Modeled after the Research on Learning and Education (ROLE) program http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5709&org=R EC&from=home

3. Targeted Infusion Projects Support to implement activities that will result in the achievement of a well defined, measurable goal to enhance STEM education and research –Usually within one department. –PI should be a departmental chair or equivalent Examples of goals: –Specialized accreditation/certification –Establish new programs or certifications –Update programs to reflect advances in the field or industry standards Targeted Infusion Projects are not “mini” Implementation Projects

4. Approximate Deadlines Letter of Intent Due Date: December (early) - Implementation Projects, Planning Grants, Targeted Infusion Projects, and Education Research Projects May - Targeted Infusion Projects (2 nd round) Full Proposal Deadline: January (early) - Implementation Projects, Planning Grants, Targeted Infusion Projects, and Education Research Projects June - Targeted Infusion Projects (2 nd round)

5. HBCU-UP Contact Information Jessie DeAro, Program Director –703-292-5350, jdearo@nsf.gov Camille McKayle, Program Director –703-292-4671, cmckayle@nsf.govcmckayle@nsf.gov HBCU-UP website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id= 5481&org=HRD&from=home