Grants to HBCUs

Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have a long history of advancing scientific research while propelling social mobility and economic progress for low-income and underrepresented students. Although they represent just 3 percent of U.S. colleges and universities, HBCUs produce nearly 30 percent of Black graduates of science and engineering doctorate programs — milestones achieved with a small fraction of the resources available to other research institutions.

To continue this rich legacy of excellence, the Simons Foundation and Simons Foundation International have established two grant programs, supported by $23 million in funding over five years: the HBCU Centers of Excellence Program and the HBCU Faculty Fellowship Program.

Applications for both programs are now open, and letters of intent are due November 12.