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HBCU/MI Research Program

AFOSR HBCU/MI Research Program

Supports minority-serving universities with dedicated research funding and inclusion-focused defense partnerships.

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The AFOSR Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Research Programme is a set-aside funding mechanism operated by the Air Force Office of Scientific Research to increase the participation of minority-serving institutions in basic research aligned with Air Force science and technology priorities. The programme has two distinct components: AFOSR Core Research…

Basic research and infrastructure investment for HBCUs and minority-serving US institutions.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.afrl.af.mil