Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)

About This Opportunity

This NSF program funds the creation and development of research centers at minority-serving colleges and universities to enhance their capacity in STEM research. Funded centers provide undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on research experiences alongside faculty. Institutions in Nebraska and Iowa that qualify as minority-serving can apply to establish or expand a CREST center. Students at participating schools gain access to funded research opportunities.

Who Can Apply

Grants are awarded to minority-serving institutions. Graduate and undergraduate students benefit through research opportunities at funded centers.