United States	EPA -600-R-94-172
Environmental Protection	August 1994
Agency
Research and Development	(8703)	
&ERA Solicitation For Minority
Academic Institution
Participation In
Hazardous Substance
Research Centers
Program

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AGENCY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ANNOUNCEMENT OF A REQUEST FOR PRE-PROPOSALS FROM MINORITY ACADEMIC
INSTITUTIONS TO CONDUCT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
AND TRAINING IN COOPERATION WITH EPA'S HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESEARCH CENTERS
ACTION: NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY.
SUMMARY: A Request for Pre-proposal Applications is available. The purpose of the request is to set
forth the eligibility and submission requirements, evaluation criteria and schedule for establishing
hazardous substance research, technology transfer and training activities at Minority Academic
Institutions (MAIs), in cooperation with the five Hazardous Substance Research Centers (HSRCs), as
authorized by section 311(d) of Superfund, and as amended by section 209 of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1988. These activities will be competitively awarded.
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes that minority academic institutions
(MAIs) are underrepresented in research and other activities relating to hazardous substance
management. To improve this situation, EPA is making funds available to enhance the ability of MAIs
to participate in research, technology transfer, training, and academic development activities in
collaboration with EPA's five HSRCs. The program rationale and design, areas of interest, eligibility
requirements, and other important information are described in the solicitation.
DATE: All pre-proposals must be received at the contact points by October 21, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Dale Manty, Director, Hazardous Substance Research
Centers Program, Office of Exploratory Research (8703), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M
Street SW„ Washington DC 20460 (202-260-7454)
Supplementary Information:
HSRC POINTS OF CONTACT
CENTER
ADDRESS
DIRECTOR/
MAI COORDINATOR
PHONE
SEND AN ORIGINAL AND EIGHT COPIES OF THE PRE-PROPOSAL TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CENTERS:
Northeast
New Jersey Institute of Technology
323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
Dick Magee, Director
Mary Jane Pobero, Coordinator
(201) 596-5883
Great Lakes/Mid-Atlantic
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
2340 C G Brown Building
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-2125
Walt Weber, Director
Pat Miller, Coordinator
(517) 353-9718
Great Plaina/Rocky Mountains
Kansas State University
Ward Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2502
Larry Erickson, Director
Stan Grant, Coordinator
(913) 532-4313
South and Southwest
3418 CEBA Bldg.
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5083
Louis Thibodeaux, Director
David Constant, Coordinator
(504) 388-6770
Western Region
Department of Civil Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-4020
Perry McCarty, Director
Jim Leckie, Coordinator
(415) 723-8574
Gaiy Foley
Acting Assistant Administrator for Research and Development
August 15, 1994

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INTRODUCTION
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) is concerned that minority academic
institutions (MAIs) are underrepresented in
research and other activities relating to
hazardous substance management. To
improve this situation, EPA announces the
availability of funds to enhance the ability of
MAIs to participate in research, technology
transfer, training, and academic development
activities in collaboration with EPA's five
University Hazardous Substance Research
Centers (HSRCs). The program rationale and
design, areas of interest, eligibility
requirements, and other important information
are described below.
The process begins with submission of an
original and eight copies of pre-proposals from
MAIs to one of the five EPA HSRCs. An
administrative review will be made by the
Center Director, in consultation with the EPA
National HSRC Program Director. Eligible
applications will then be reviewed for relevance
and quality by each Center's Director, Science
Advisory Committee, and Technology Transfer
and Training Advisory Committees. Successful
applicants will be invited to submit full
proposals.
Hazardous Substance Problems
One of the important environmental issues
facing our civilization is the management of
hazardous substances from manufacture to
treatment and disposal. Since 1980, over
40,000 hazardous waste sites have been
discovered, more than 1,000,000 underground
storage tanks are estimated to be leaking, and
more than 250,000 industrial and waste
storage or treatment facilities are subject to
permit requirements of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act. A National
Priorities List for cleanup of the worst of these
sites has been established by EPA. This list,
plus similar state lists, total more than 5,000
sites. Such sites are causing contamination of
air, soil, and ground and surface water. There
is a growing recognition of the risks such
contamination inflicts upon ecological
communities. Conventional methods of
determining, cleaning up, and managing these
problems are proving inadequate to achieve
desired levels of clean-up. The HSRC Program
is fueled by a strong desire to develop better,
cheaper, faster, and safer methods to assess and
clean up these sites. EPA priorities for addressing
these problems include development of new methods
to assess and remediate sites, decrease the
production and use of hazardous substances, and
train a new generation of hazardous substance
managers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under Section 311(d) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended, 42 U.S.C. §
9660(d), EPA has established five Hazardous
Substance Research Centers. In 1994, Congress
provided EPA with funds to encourage MAIs to
participate in the HSRCs* research and training and
technology transfer activities. These funds will be
provided through a Federal Assistance Agreement with
each HSRC, which in turn will establish sub-contracts
with MAIs. If additional funds become available,
additional qualified applicants may be funded. The MAI
is expected to contribute a 20% match of non-federal
resources. These resources may come from State,
local, foundation, individual, or private sector
contributions and may include in-kind contributions. No
Federal funds provided for this program may be used
to purchase, build, or renovate any buildings or to pur-
chase land. Up to 15% of the funds will be available to
encourage HSRC researchers to collaborate in joint
projects with MAI researchers.
Hazardous Substance Research Center Program
EPA has competitively established five Hazardous
Substance Research Centers to provide:
•	Short- and long-term research on the
manufacture, disposal, clean-up, and
management of hazardous substances
•	Dissemination of research information and
findings
•	Training, technology transfer, and technical
outreach and support to benefit organizations,
communities, and individuals involved with
hazardous substances
Research supported by the HSRCs covers all relevant
scientific and technological subjects except human
health effects research (toxicology, dose-response
epidemiology, etc.) Each HSRC is headed by a Center
Director who is responsible for managing each Center.
The Director is the intellectual leader and guide for the
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oversees training and commercial application
of Center projects. Each of the five HSRCs
serves the States within two adjoining pairs of
Federal Regions. All five collaborate to form a
National Hazardous Substance Research
Centers Program. Each center has its own
Science Advisory Committee and Technology
Transfer and Training Advisory Committee
which regularly review the progress of ongoing
work and recommend funding of new
proposals.
Availability of Funds
$3.5 million will be available for award under
the terms described below.
Submission and Eligibility Requirements
U.S. MAIs in good standing with the Federal
government may submit pre-proposals.
Applications must include a written certification
that the applicant is a minority academic
institution.
The applicant's eligibility as an MAI will be confirmed
on the basis of enrollment data in the Integrated
Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Fall
Enrollment Survey, provided by postsecondary
institutions, through the National Center for Education
Statistics, to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department
of Education. The terms "accredited,1 "minority," and
•minority institution" are set forth in 34 C.F.R.
§ 637.4(b) (7-1-93 Ed.).
To be considered for an award, an original pre-
proposal and eight copies must be submitted to the
most appropriate HSRC, as provided in Table 1. The
pre-proposals are due at these contact points no later
than 4:00 p.m. local time on Friday, October 21, 1994.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their pre-
proposal as soon as possible to provide for maximum
opportunities to coordinate with appropriate HSRC
staff and researchers. Receipt of pre-proposals will be
acknowledged for those applicants providing a mailing
address label. Each pre-proposal must include the
information requested in the sample format at the end
of this announcement. The proposed activity shall be
described in up to two pages addressing the
evaluation criteria. A summary budget for up to an 18
month period shall be included. HSRC research
projects range from approximately $25,000 - $75,000
per year. Each Center, upon reviewing the pre-
proposals, shall invite submission of full proposals. All
applicants will be notified of the review results.
TARI F 1. HSRC POINTS OF CONTACT
Northeast
Groat Lakes/Mid-AtiarrtJc
Now Jersey Institute of Technology
323 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Newark, NJ 07102
Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
2340 C 0 Brown Building
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-2125	
Dick Magee, Director
Mary Jane Pohero, Coordinator
Walt Weber, Director
Pat Miller, Coordinator
(201) 596-5883
(517) 353-9718
Great Plains/Rocky Mountains
South and Southwest
Kansas State University
Ward Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2502
3418 CEBA Bldg.
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5083
Western Region
Department of Civil Engineering
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-4020
Larry Erlckson, Director
Stan Grant, Coordinator
Louis Thibodeaux, Director
David Constant, Coordinator
(913) 532-4313
(504) 388-6770
Perry McCarty, Director
Jim Leckie, Coordinator
(415) 723-8574

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Program Orientation and Training
All MAI program participants and administrative
officials will meet initially with the EPA National
Program Director, Center Directors, and other
Center and EPA personnel to initiate the
program. Requirements for record keeping,
laboratory and site safety, quality assurance,
etc., will be presented to program participants.
All MAI research and faculty participants will
meet with Center Directors and other appropri-
ate personnel in the latter part of their first year
to review the progress of the program.
Requests for funds to support participation in
these meetings shall be included in each
minority participation project.
Pre-proposal Evaluation
The first step in the review and selection
process is an administrative review to
determine eligibility and appropriateness. For
each Center, the following evaluation criteria
will be used to evaluate pre-proposals:
•	Short- and long-term benefits to the
Minority Academic Institution
•	Benefits to principal investigator
professional development
•	Benefits to student academic
development
•	Level of participation by minority
individuals
•	Compatibility with HSRC interests
•	Leverage of resources
•	Quality of work proposed
•	Potential impact of proposed activity
AREAS OF INTEREST
Pre-proposals are encouraged in one or more
of the following areas but will be considered in
other areas as well. It is recognized that some
pre-proposals will incorporate elements from
several areas of interest, such as a cooperative
research program that includes faculty and/or
student enhancement. These pre-proposals
are also encouraged and will be evaluated on
the strength of the consolidated pre-proposal.
Cooperative Research Programs
It is expected that most of the funds distributed under
this solicitation will support cooperative research
projects which pair MAI investigators with HSRC
investigators. The goals of a cooperative research
project are to enhance the research capabilities of the
minority institution, promote significant interaction
among the Center and MAIs, and lead to a continuing
collaboration among the investigators. Given the time
constraints of the program, preference will be given to
projects that build on existing Center projects. New
projects developed in collaboration with Center
investigators, however, can be proposed. A potential
investigator is strongly encouraged to review the
current projects and activities of the Centers and
contact Center personnel prior to submission of a pre-
proposal. Examples of project collaboration include
periodic exchanges of researcher-in-residence at an
MAI or HSRC facility, co-investigation of a research
topic, and joint supervision of research students. The
specific nature of the collaboration will be defined by
the investigators. Necessary travel funds to provide for
this collaboration shall be built into the project pre-
proposal. Pre-proposals are encouraged in the
following broad HSRC research themes:
•	Thermal treatment/incineration
•	Bioremediation
•	Contaminated sediment and dredge material
•	Mine wastes and contaminated soils
•	Remediation of contaminated groundwater
It is suggested that interested proponents review the
Abstracts of HSRC Research Activities (following) and
contact the most appropriate HSRC from Table 1 for
further information about specific personnel and
research opportunities.
Faculty Enhancement
The goal of the faculty enhancement component is to
provide hazardous substance research opportunities to
promote professional growth of MAI faculty. A
companion goal is to strengthen the hazardous
substance research programs at their home
institutions. Specifically, the program is intended to:
•	Enhance research expertise and abilities
•	Expand the knowledge-base in hazardous
substance management research
•	Provide hands-on experience with modern
equipment and instrumentation
•	Help faculty develop linkages for future
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Activities to be supported include:
•	Academic-year sabbaticals (1-2
semesters)
•	Summer research visits (minimum of 10
weeks)
•	Short-term faculty interactions (1-2
weeks)
Faculty must be tenured or in a tenure-track
position at an MAI to maximize potential
benefits to the home institution. For institutions
without formal tenure systems, faculty holding
a long-term or permanent position shall be
eligible.
Student Enhancement
MAIs are encouraged to develop pre-proposals
which will provide internship programs for
undergraduate and graduate students. The
goal of the student enhancement component is
to motivate students toward advanced study
and careers in hazardous substance
management by providing research and
training opportunities at HSRC universities.
Proposed projects should provide
undergraduates with an experience that fosters
interest in pursuing graduate education and
research. Projects for graduate students
should promote a greater understanding of the
role of science and engineering in providing
solutions to hazardous substance related
problems. The following selection criteria
apply:
•	Undergraduate students should have
completed one or more years of an
academic program in a discipline with
an environmental focus. Graduate
students should be pursuing a Masters
or Ph.D. in an environmental discipline.
•	Pre-proposals should demonstrate a
plan for guiding students to the timely
completion of research projects.
•	MAIs should describe a student
selection process that examines
student academic records and
recommendations and also includes
the potential student impact of
selection into the program (e.g., high
potential 'underachieves', etc.)
The Center Director will assist in placing
students into appropriate projects. Selections
will be based on the strengths of the proposed
program and its ability to impact participants
rather than the merits of individual students.
Technology Transfer and Training
There are a number of opportunities for MAIs to
participate in the technology transfer and training
activities of the HSRCs. These opportunities may take
a variety of forms, for example: cooperative ventures
with existing HSRC programs; development of new
programs to assist in the development and
commercialization of research technologies to better
manage hazardous substances; and training or
education to communities, governmental decision
makers, industry, faculty, and students.
Pre-proposals are solicited in the following areas:
•	Training to provide working knowledge of new
technologies
•	Train-the-trainer courses for managing
hazardous substance problems in minority and
other communities
•	Training and assistance to MAIs to provide
technical outreach and education to
communities affected by hazardous
substances and unique environmental circum-
stances including environmental justice, risk
assessment and communication, hazardous
substance information, and education
•	Practitioner-in-Residence Program, bringing a
technical expert to assist faculty and students
at MAIs to identify opportunities and develop
programs, etc.
All technology transfer and training pre-proposals shall
define target audience, beneficiaries, and the nature of
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ABSTRACTS OF HSRC RESEARCH
NORTHEAST HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
RESEARCH CENTER (NHSRC)
The NHSRC serves EPA Regions 1 and 2. New
Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is the
lead institution in a seven member consortium
formed to establish the Center. Members
include Massachusetts Institute of Technology,
Princeton University, Rutgers University,
Stevens Institute of Technology, Tufts
University and the University of Medicine and
Dentistry of New Jersey.
The Center's research programs focus on
development and demonstration of treatment
and remediation technologies in three broad
areas: incineration/thermal methods; in-situ
methods; and biological/chemical/physical
methods. The Center also conducts a
companion technology transfer and training
program. Active research areas include:
•	Incineration/Thermal Treatment
-	Combustion modeling
-	Chlorocarbon destruction kinetics
-	Catalytic oxidation
-	Flue gas scrubbing
-	Two-stage combustion
-	Microwave treatment and low-energy
plasma
•	Characterization and Monitoring
-	Fiber optic sensors
-	Continuous emissions monitoring
(CEM) of stack gases
-	GC-IC/MS for field applications
-	CEM for Volatile Organic Compounds
(VOCs) in groundwater
-	Micro-sensors for metals
-	Laser-based monitors
•	In-situ Remediation
-	Anaerobic/aerobic bioremediation
-	Electro-osmosis processes
-	Pneumatically enhanced soil vapor
extraction
-	Soil flushing and in-situ vitrification
•	Ex-situ Treatment Processes
-	Separation processes
-	Hollow fiber liquid membranes
-	Biotreatment and reactor design
-	Solidification/stabilization
-	Biofilters
•	Technology Transfer and Training
-	Environmental risk communication
-	Pollution prevention
-	Environmental justice
-	Public education concerning risks
-	Technology demonstrations
GREAT LAKES/MID-ATLANTIC CENTER (GLMAC)
The Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic Center for
Hazardous Substance Research has responsibility for
coordinating the hazardous substance research and
technology transfer activities within EPA Regions 3 and
5. The University of Michigan is the lead institution of
the Center. Michigan State University and Howard
University are the other consortium members. Center
research focuses on problems associated with
environmental contamination by organic chemicals. It
addresses such problems by attempting to define and
refine remediation technologies that are effective,
environmentally compatible and cost-effective. Current
projects address in-situ remediation schemes which
integrate biological processes with chemical and
physicochemical technologies in the following focus
areas:
•	Bioremediation of PCB contaminated soils
-	Development of genetically engineered
organisms
-	Design of engineered systems for field
applications
•	Bioremediation of carbon tetrachloride
contaminated groundwater and soil
-	Introduction of and maintenance of a
population of carbon tetrachloride degrading
organisms in the field
•	Bioventing for remediation of vadoze zone soils
-	Delineation of underlying fundamental
processes
-	Identification of rate controlling mechanisms
•	Introduction of surfactants for groundwater
remediation
-	Principles controlling the dissolution and
mobilization of non-aqueous phase liquids
•	Site characterization and sample analysis
-	Improved methods for sample collection and
analysis
-	Improved methods of field characterization
In addition to research, the Center has a
training and technology transfer program that is
designed to complement Center research. Activities
include publication of svneraos. a periodical research
report; production of educational videotapes;
organization of conferences and seminars; and provid-
ing assistance to communities affected by hazardous
waste sites.

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SOUTH/SOUTHWEST HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE RESEARCH CENTER
The South and Southwest Hazardous
Substance Research Center is a consortium
led by Louisiana State University and includes
Georgia Institute of Technology and Rice
University. The overall research mission of the
Center is to provide short and long-term
investigations into the management of
hazardous substance problems associated
with the Center's focus area - contaminated
sediments and dredged materials - as well as
problems unique to EPA Regions 4 and 6. The
Center is also responsible for training and
technology transfer activities including:
community outreach programs; one-day
regulatory update conferences; a quarterly
newsletter and technical briefs; an annual sym-
posium and report; and demonstration and
transfer of technologies developed from Center
activities.
Most of the Center research activities are
focused on problems with contaminated
sediment (CS) and dredged material (DM). The
CS and DM of concern contain organics,
metals and conventional pollutants as
environmental contaminants both in the water
column and on the bottom of rivers, bayous,
lakes, harbors, estuaries, freshwater wetlands
and adjoining regions of the continental shelf.
Projects in the CS/DM focus examine source
characterization, contaminant transport and
transformation processes, ecological effects
and human exposure to chemicals in
contaminated sediments and dredged
materials. Specific research projects are
currently supported in the areas of:
•	Mobility of radium sediments
•	Contaminant migration from sediment
disposal facilities
•	Contaminant exchanae between
sediments and the overlying water via
biological and physicochemical pro-
cesses
•	Biotransformation of contaminated
sediments
•	Plant enzyme mediated remediation of
TNT contaminated soils
•	In-situ monitoring of volatile
hydrocarbons
•	Dynamics of pollutant-sediment
reactions
GREAT PLAINS/ROCKY MOUNTAIN CENTER
Kansas State University leads the twelve institution
consortium representing EPA Regions 7 and 8.
Participating universities are Montana State University,
South Dakota State University, Utah State University,
Haskell Indian Nations University, Lincoln University
and the Universities of Iowa, Missouri, Montana,
Nebraska, Utah and Wyoming. The Center was
established in 1989 to conduct research in
identification, treatment and reduction of hazardous
substances resulting from agriculture, forestry, mineral
and mining processing and other concerns of regional
interest.
The two regions have diverse interests resulting from
the grouping of mineral-rich states with those whose
principal industries are agricultural, both crop land and
animal husbandry. The Center's mission is focused on
contaminated soils and mining wastes.
The diversity of interests and the large geographic
area are further reflected in the Center s training and
technology program. Much of the Center's efforts
support activities which reach large audiences with
minimum resources. The Center provides a repository
for printed, visual, audial and photographic materials
related to hazardous substance research. The
quarterly newsletter, HazTech Transfer, is disseminated
nationally to more than 5000 addresses. The
Community Technical Outreach program serves clients
across the region pair where hazardous substances
have become a special concern. A special program to
provide public environmental information and
education related hazardous substances is also
underway. The Center is developing a special
environmental seminar program to serve the
consortium campuses and the general public in the
ten states of EPA Regions 7 and 8. Current projects
include:
•	Soil and water contamination by heavy metals
associated with mining wastes and other
industrial activities
•	Soil and groundwater	contamination by
organic chemicals from	various industrial
sources
•	Improved technologies	and methods for
characterization and	analysis of
contaminated soil
•	Innovative treatment technologies for
remediation of contaminated soil and
groundwater
•	Waste minimization and pollution prevention
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WESTERN REGION CENTER
The Western Region Hazardous Substance
Research Center is a cooperative activity
between Stanford University and Oregon State
University to address critical hazardous
substance problems in EPA Regions 9 and 10.
The objective of the Center is to promote -
through fundamental and applied research -
the development of alternative and advanced
physical, chemical and biological processes for
treatment of hazardous substances in the
surface and subsurface environments.
Groundwater cleanup and site remediation,
with a strong emphasis on biological
approaches, represent the major focus of
Center activities.
The Center's personnel collectively represent
an integrated research team representing four
different schools (engineering, earth sciences,
medicine and veterinary medicine) and various
disciplines (microbiology, chemistry,
hydrogeology, hydrology, chemical
engineering, civil engineering and medicine).
The technology transfer program is focused
upon field remediation of innovative
technology. Training in field sampling and
instrumentation are available. A program of
providing technical assistance to communities
affected by hazardous waste sites is being
conducted.
Topics of interest include:
•	Bioremediation
-	Co-metabolism of chlorinated aliphatic
compounds
-	Anaerobic degradation of aromatic
compounds
-	Aerobic degradation of anaerobic metabolic
products
•	Fate and Transport
-	Sorption
-	Physical movement
-	Volatilization
-	Abiotic transformation
•	Treatment Technologies
-	In-situ bioremediation
-	In-situ recirculation
-	Air sparging
•	Site Characterization and Transport Modeling
-	Geological sampling
-	Hydrogeology
-	Geostatistics
•	Heavy Metal Remediation
-	Lead
-	Chromium
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HSRC MINORITY ACADEMIC INSTITUTION PROGRAM PRE-PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT
APPLICANT INFORMATION
~ATE
NAME OF NSlramON
ADORESS (city, county state & zip code)
DEPARTMENT
NAME AND TELEPHONE OF CONTACT PERSON ON MATTERS INVOLVING THIS SUBMISSION
ADORESS <* different than abova)
H9HC TD WHICH 80BMITnNQ
HSRC COOABORATORH
AREAS OF PROPOSED PARTICIPATION
(please indicate all that apply)
Cooperative Research Program
•	Thermal/incineration research
•	Bioremediation
•	Contaminated sediment, soils or groundwater
•	Other (specify)
Faculty Enhancement
•	Academic-year Sabbatical
•	Summer research visit
•	Short-term faculty interactions
•	Other (specify)
Student Enhancement
•	Undergraduate Internship
•	Graduate/Doctoral Intenship
•	Other (specify)
Technology Transfer and Training
•	New technology training
•	Minority populations education project(s) expansion/training
•	Train-the-trainers: hazardous substance management
•	Practitioner-in-Residence Program
•	Other (specify)
PROJECT TITLE
AMOUNT REQUESTED
$ .00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
In order to be considered for the HSRC Minority Academic Institution Program, applicants must submit the following
documentation:
1.	Proof of Minority Academic Institution status on the basis of enrollment data in the Integrated Postsecondary Education
Data System (IPEDS) Fall Enrollment Survey, provided by postsecondary institutions, through the National Center for
Education Statistics, to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education as set forth in 34 C.F.R. § 637.4(b) (7-1-
93 Ed.).
2.	A maximum two-page description of Proposed Activity incorporating the following criteria:
•	Short- and long-term benefits to minority academic institution
•	Benefits to Principal Investigator's professional development
•	Compatibility with HSRC interests
•	Leverage of resources
•	Quality and potential impact of proposed activity
3.	A statement from an Authorized Representative of the minority institution stating that, to the best of their knowledge and
belief, all data in the submission are true and correct, the document(s) have been duly authorized by the governing body
of the applicant and the applicant will comply with necessary assurances if the pre-proposal results in an award. The
name, title and phone number for this Representative should be provided.

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