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.

STEM Foundations 2025

STEM Foundations is a four-week virtual program in July 2025 for high school students. It prepares them for STEM careers by focusing on essential professional skills. Successful participants will earn a $200 educational stipend. The program is funded by the U.S. Army.

Position Openings: The Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) seeks K-12 teachers or college instructors and undergraduate or graduate students with STEM research experience to join the 2025 STEM Foundations team in the roles of Teacher-Coach and Near Peer Mentor.

Activate Fellowship 2026

The Path to Science Entrepreneurship

Are you interested in becoming a science entrepreneur?

Join staff from the Activate Recruitment team on July 23, 2025 from 2-3 pm ET to learn more about this fellowship program that can help you start your entrepreneurial journey. RSVP here: https://lu.ma/2mlrk3t1

About the Fellowship Program Activate supports scientists in bringing their research to market. The two-year Activate Fellowship offers funding, technical support, networking, community, and time for early-stage hard tech science entrepreneurs without charging any fees or equity. Learn more here.

Activate’s Cohort 2026 applications will open this fall!

Unlocking Army Research Funding:

A Guide to Proposal Writing

August 27, 2025 | 1:00-2:00 pm EDT

This webinar will highlight the understanding of Army requirements, manage costs, and communicate technical information effectively of proposal writing, structuring proposals effectively, and using persuasive language. Additionally, tips that proposal writers can use to improve their proposals and significantly improve their chances of winning contracts. Addressed will be common challenges like managing costs and communicating technical information. By following the guidance in this guide, Army proposal writers and their Sponsored Program offices can significantly improve their chances of winning contracts.