Summary
This project will expand the research and programmatic capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by strengthening sustained partnerships with industry, government, nonprofit, and academic organizations. Although HBCUs are vital contributors to the nation’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics workforce and research enterprise, many face structural and resource constraints that limit participation in large-scale, cross-sector collaborations. Strategic partnerships are essential to increasing research competitiveness, advancing workforce development, and accel