2016 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) Granting Bachelor Degrees
The Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is DHS’s primary research and development (R&D) arm.
S&T manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the department's operational components and the nation’s first responders.
S&T’s engineers, scientists and researchers work closely with industry and academic partners to ensure R&D investments address the high-priority needs of today and the growing demands of the future.The DHS Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) program is one of several programs administered by the S&T Office of University Programs.
Through the SLA program, OUP seeks to build a diverse, highly capable, technical workforce for the homeland security enterprise.
This NOFO is soliciting applications from Minority Serving Intuitions (MSIs) to establish programs that relevant to S&T’s mission within their institutions or MSI networks.
S&T manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the department's operational components and the nation’s first responders.
S&T’s engineers, scientists and researchers work closely with industry and academic partners to ensure R&D investments address the high-priority needs of today and the growing demands of the future.The DHS Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) program is one of several programs administered by the S&T Office of University Programs.
Through the SLA program, OUP seeks to build a diverse, highly capable, technical workforce for the homeland security enterprise.
This NOFO is soliciting applications from Minority Serving Intuitions (MSIs) to establish programs that relevant to S&T’s mission within their institutions or MSI networks.
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
https://fpdi.adobeconnect.com/hsup/
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments.
Federal agencies or institutions are not eligible.
Federal governments, organizations under the jurisdiction of foreign governments, and international organizations are excluded for purposes of this solicitation since the objective of the MARFIN program is to optimize research and development benefits from U. S. marine fishery resources.
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Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Agency Email:
stephanie.dawkins@hq.dhs.gov
Date Posted:
2016-08-03
Application Due Date:
2016-10-14
Archive Date:
2016-11-04
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