Connecting HBCU-MIs
with Army Science and Technology Research Opportunities
The HBCU-MI Research Teaming Opportunities website connects Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) students, alumni, and faculty to the Army’s Science and Technology (S&T) enterprise, facilitating research teaming and innovation in support of Army modernization and ultimately, the Warfighter.
Website Overview
Demonstration Video
Check out the website overview demonstration video to learn more about the Army HBCU-MI Research Teaming website’s main features, how to navigate the opportunities listing page, and where to find additional information on Army research teaming.
xTechHBCU Student Competition
Four HBCU Students Take Home Prizes in Army STEM Competition
Congratulations to the 2024 xTechHBCU Student winners! Students representing Fisk University, Oakwood University, andEdward Waters University earned monetary awards, membership and potential patent opportunities for their innovations in autonomy and health topic areas.
HBCU/MI
Early Career Program
The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is actively soliciting research proposals for the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Early Career Program (ECP).
HBCU/MI faculty are encouraged to submit proposals. This program is designed to provide outstanding scientists and engineers the opportunity to enhance their skillset. Each Army funded award aims to support basic research that contributes to fulfilling Army modernization needs, with a specific focus on early career researchers.
Army HBCU/MI SPARK
The Army HBCU/MI SPARK – Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge
The Army HBCU/MI SPARK Program is a 10-week summer internship program for full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI). The program aims to provide students with a unique opportunity to conduct research at an Army facility while pursuing STEM fields. During the 10-week program, students will work on research projects related to the Army mission under the guidance of government scientists and engineers.
Research Teaming Opportunities
The Army is committed to strengthening its partnerships with HBCU-MIs and ensuring that their students, alumni, and faculty are seamlessly connected to Army S&T Research initiatives. The Research Teaming Opportunities page provides a comprehensive listing of opportunities for anyone interested in working with the Army’s S&T Enterprise. Whether you’re in high-school, working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree, have recently graduated, or are somewhere in between – there is an opportunity for you. Review the Army S&T opportunities available to you and take the next steps to connect today!
Army Affinity Group Partners
Connect with Shared Communities Where and When You Need Them
The affinity groups featured below have been identified to assist HBCU-MI students, alumni, and faculty participating in Army programs with resources to aid in their transition to new and unfamiliar communities. Click the “Learn More” button to check out groups that interest you.
Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
Contact Us
Need more information on the Army’s various research opportunities and centers? Didn’t find the opportunity you were looking for? Reach out to Army S&T by filling out the Contact Us form below. We can’t wait to hear from you!
