Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)

The National Science Foundation announced another round of their ExLENT program seeking to support experiential learning opportunities for individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds that will increase access to, and interest in, career pathways in emerging technology fields. These fields include advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, semiconductors, and microelectronics. This program provides three tracks to best support the broad range of learners: (1) Pivots (2) Beginnings (3) Explorations

Funding: Up to $1,000,000 over a period of 3 years

Eligibility: 

(1) Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) 

(2) Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities.

(3) For-profit organizations: U.S.-based commercial organizations, including small businesses, with strong capabilities in scientific or engineering research or education and a passion for innovation.

(4) Tribal Nations: An American Indian or Alaska Native tribe, band, nation, pueblo, village, or community that the Secretary of the Interior acknowledges as a federally recognized tribe pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994

(5) State and Local Governments including those entities interested in workforce development and education.

Application Due: February 24, 2025 (5 p.m. submitting organization’s local time)

For more information: Contact BRI at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 585-431-3416 or read the solicitationn here.