Research Project Led by Miles College Awarded $3 Million Grant from National Science Foundation

Miles College The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded $3 million to be dispersed among multiple HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) to support The HBCU Ujima Collective, a groundbreaking initiative led by Miles College to enhance research capacity across five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Miles College, serving as the lead institution, will coordinate efforts with Howard University, Morgan State University, Tennessee State University, and Winston-Salem State University to build a robust research infrastructure and foster innovation. The HBCU Ujima Collective aims to provide student researchers, faculty, and emerging grant professionals with the skills necessary to enhance research capacity and secure future funding opportunities. The grant will be used for student stipends and scholarships, faculty development funds, and consortium activities to foster collaboration and innovation. “This project is a collaborative success story,” said President Bobbie Knight of Miles College. “By working with these accomplished Co-PIs, we’re elevating Miles College and the entire HBCU community. Miles College, an emerging research institution, is proud to partner with prestigious institutions, including HBCUs, approaching the coveted R1 status.” “It is an honor to work with each of the co-principal investigators on this project who all bring significant expertise and previous NSF recognition,...