The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering its Scientific Leadership Awards to eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees. This grant is for the purpose of developing coordinated education programs in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM). The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate aims to prepare students for careers in research and development of critical national security technologies. Furthermore, this initiative supports early career faculty and establishes homeland security-related scientific leadership programs. The awards, up to $250,000 for Master’s and $400,000 for PhD programs, seek to foster a diverse workforce that mirrors the U.S. population, strengthening the nation’s security capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 53509
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-ST-062-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. The Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to prepare students for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secure our nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce that reflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications from eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees to support early career faculty and to establish homeland securityrelated scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janet Bailey
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-0362 Email:janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Apr 06, 2010 | ||
| Apr 06, 2010 | ||
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-ST-062-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. The Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to prepare students for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secure our nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce that reflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications from eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees to support early career faculty and to establish homeland securityrelated scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janet Bailey
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-0362 Email:janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-ST-062-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. The Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to prepare students for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secure our nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce that reflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications from eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees to support early career faculty and to establish homeland securityrelated scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janet Bailey
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-0362 Email:janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-10-ST-062-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2010 DHS Scientific Leadership Awards for Minority Serving Institutions Granting Graduate Degrees |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.062 — Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $400,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Proposals may be submitted by only accredited academic MSI institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award graduate degrees in science (including social science), technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM) fields. The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The maximum award for a master degree program proposal is $250,000 in total. The maximum award for a PhD program proposal is $400,000 in total. The Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) Scientific Leadership Awards (SLA) support the development of a coordinated program of education in Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (HS-STEM) to prepare students for careers in research and development of the technology needed to secure our nation. Moreover, DHS S&T strongly supports the development of a workforce that reflects the population of the United States of America. The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Office of University Programs solicits applications from eligible Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) granting graduate degrees to support early career faculty and to establish homeland securityrelated scientific leadership programs in areas critical to homeland security. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Janet Bailey
Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-0362 Email:janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 53509 Full Announcement-1 -> final graduate foa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Janet Bailey Grants Specialist Phone 202-447-0362 Email: janet.bailey@hq.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.062 | PKG00017773 | Apr 06, 2010 | Jun 07, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
53509 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
53509 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
53509 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
53509 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
53509 RRSF424_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
53509 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
53509 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf