Section V. Special Programs
F. Human Resources Development
The Foundation supports a range of cross-directorate activities to
increase participation by women, minorities, persons with disabilities,
and by faculty from minority institutions and predominantly undergraduate
institutions. Programs which have a strong focus on underrepresented
communities are as follows:
- Research in Undergraduate Institutions
- Visiting Professorships for Women
- Research Planning Grants and Career Advancement Awards for Women
Scientists and Engineers
- Faculty Awards for Women
- Experimental Projects for Women and Girls
- Model Projects for Women and Girls
- Information Dissemination Activities for Women and Girls
- Minority Research Initiation
- Research Improvement in Minority Institutions
- Minority Research Centers of Excellence
- Research Assistantships for Minority High School Students
- Alliances for Minority Participation
- Research Careers for Minority Scholars
- Research Opportunity Awards
- Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities
- Information Dissemination Activities for Persons with Disabilities
- Model Projects for Persons with Disabilities
- Experimental Projects for Persons with Disabilities
- Career Access
- Summer Science Camps
- Partnerships for Minority Student Achievement
- Comprehensive Regional Centers for Minorities
In some cases, additional information may be required as part of
a proposal. Brochures describing these activities are available from
the Forms and Publications Unit or general information may be obtained
from the NSF Information Center at (703) 306-1234.
