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-serving 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 Soldier.
Army HBCU/MI SPARK
Summer Internship
The Army Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority-serving Institutions (HBCU-MI) Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge (SPARK) allows U.S. graduate and undergraduate students in STEM fields to conduct research at an Army facility. During the summer of 2025, students will engage in Army mission-related research projects, including data analysis and systems modeling, under the guidance of government scientists and engineers. Benefits for students include a weekly stipend of $1000, paid travel and housing, and valuable work experience in state-of-the-art research facilities with Army scientists and engineers.
Applications for the 2025 program are now open.
Faculty Immersion Program
Applications Are Now Being Accepted
The Army HBCU-MI Faculty Immersion Program is a two-year initiative that aims to enhance research capabilities and foster collaboration with the Department of Defense (DoD) by involving junior faculty currently performing research in Modernization Priority Areas from covered educational institutions in a structured, three-phase initiative. The program seeks to direct resources to underrepresented institutions, focusing on areas such as Environmental Science, Synthetic Biology, and Autonomy.
Technical Webinar Series
April 30, 2025 1:00-2:00 pm EDT
Additive Manufacturing (AM) Research Opportunities Webinar
This webinar will feature subject matter experts from the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL) who will present upcoming research initiatives and collaboration opportunities in AM. Dr. Nicholas Ku and Dr. Jian Yu, Convergent Manufacturing Team Leader, will provide an overview of the evolution of AM—from its origins in rapid prototyping to its anticipated applications in defense. The session will explore ARL’s efforts to develop tailored metallic alloys and energetic materials aimed at enhancing munition performance. Attendees will receive guidance on how to engage with ARL through mechanisms such as the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), with an emphasis on fostering academic partnerships to advance AM technologies in support of future Army needs.
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!
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!
