Program Goal
To increase the diversity of higher education institutions and the work force in STEM fields through college and university initiatives that support the education and professional advancement of high-achieving individuals from underrepresented groups.
Structure
Grantmaking in this program is divided into two subprograms.
In addition, the program makes a number of grants supporting select initiatives that promote the education and professional advancement of women and underrepresented minorities within STEM fields in academe.
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This program does not make grants to support initiatives in public or private schools at the pre-college level.
Interested grantseekers should send a letter of inquiry of no more than two pages to program director Elizabeth S. Boylan.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in STEM Higher Education
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Program Goal
To increase the diversity of higher education institutions and the work force in STEM fields through college and university initiatives that support the education and professional advancement of high-achieving individuals from underrepresented groups.
Structure
Grantmaking in this program is divided into two subprograms.
Minority Ph.D. Program
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