The Partnership Programs advance NNSA’s mission priorities in designing and delivering the nation’s nuclear stockpile, forging solutions to enable global security and stability, and leveraging transformative technologies to address emerging challenges by supporting cutting-edge research and strategic career pathways for the future workforce.
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New Award Announcement
Seven collaborative projects are selected under the Consortia Grant Program.Upcoming Events
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MSIPP invests in student enrichment programs, curriculum development, research efforts, and internship opportunities to build capacity and workforce development. MSIPP aligns the NNSA mission to develop the needed skills and talent for the NSE’s enduring technical workforce while enhancing research and educational capacity at colleges and universities.There are currently 33 active awards for MSIPP Consortia and Projects:
- Advanced Sensor Technologies for Applications in Electrical Engineering - Research and Innovation eXcellence (ASTERIX)
- Advanced Synergistic Program for Indigenous Research in Engineering (ASPIRE)
- Application of Artificial Intelligence to Cybersecurity for Protecting National Critical Infrastructure (CONCISE)
- Attract, Educate, Train, and Retain Students in Nuclear & Related Sciences (AETRS)
- Consortium of Advanced Additive Manufacturing Research and Education for Energy Related Systems (CA2REERs)
- Consortium for High Energy Density Science 2.0 (CfHEDS-2)
- Consortium for Research and Education in Materials Science and Photonics Engineering (NoVel)
- Consortium for Research and Education in Power and Energy Systems (CREPES)
- Consortium for Nuclear Security Advanced Manufacturing Enhanced by Machine Learning (NSAM-ML-2)
- Consortium on Hybrid Resilient Energy Systems (CHRES)
- Consortium on Nuclear Security Technologies (CONNECT)
- Consortium on Sensing, Energy-efficient Electronics, Photonics with 2D Materials and Integrated-Technologies (SEEP-IT)
- Consortium for Education and Research in Electronics for Extreme Environments (E3C)
- Consortium for Research and Education in Cyber Manufacturing Applications for Modular Nuclear Reactors (CMA-MNuR)
- Developing Next Generation Radiation Safety Professionals (DNGRSP)
- Enabling Native Researchers and Graduate Engineering (ENRGE)
- Enhancing the National Security Enterprise Workforce Pipeline (ENSEWP)
- Indigenous Mutual Partnership to Advance Cybersecurity Technology (IMPACT)
- Microelectronics & Materials Engineering Education for Nuclear and Cyber Security (MEMENCYS)
- MSIPP Gulf Coast A&M Consortium: Materials-At-The-Extreme (MATE) - Material Science for Extreme Environments
- Native Education Excellence in Trades (NEXT)
- Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) Fast Start Program (FastStart)
- Nuclear Security Science and Technology Consortium (NSSTC)
- PARTNERShip and Training for NNSA Engineering and Relevant Sciences (PARTNERS)
- Partnership for Radiation Studies (PaRS)
- Partnership for Research and Education Consortium in Ceramics and Polymers 2.0 (PRE-CCAP-2)
- QUantum Integrated Cyber Knowledge Simulation, Training, Advantage Research, and Technology (QUICKSTART)
- The Rio Grande Consortium for Advanced Research on Exascale Simulation (Grande CARES)
- Rapid Education and Placement (REAP)
- Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Engineering (SPINE)
- Scholarly Partnership in Nuclear Security (SPINS)
- Tri-State Consortium for Resilient Automation and Cybersecurity System (TRACS)
Currently, 50 minority-serving institutions participate as prime or sub-recipients under MSIPP grants. These institutions of higher education collaborate together and with the DOE/NNSA National Laboratories and Sites to form consortia-based teams. See the list of participating institutions below:
- Alabama A&M University
- Alcorn State University
- Ana G. Méndez University (SUAGM)
- Augusta Technical College
- College of Southern Nevada
- Elizabeth City State University
- Fisk University
- Florida A & M University
- Florida International University
- Las Positas College
- Miami Dade College
- Morehouse College
- Morgan State University
- Navajo Technical University
- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
- New Mexico State University
- Norfolk State University
- North Carolina A & T State University
- North Carolina Central University
- Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College
- Prairie View A & M University
- Queensborough Community College
- Savannah State University
- Seminole State College
- Sitting Bull College
- South Carolina State University
- Southern University of Baton Rouge
- St. Mary’s University
- Stone Child College
- Tennessee State University
- Texas A&M University Kingsville
- Turtle Mountain Community College
- United Tribes Technical College
- University of Arizona
- University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff
- University of California Merced
- University of California Riverside
- University of California Irvine
- University of Central Florida
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- University of New Mexico
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- University of North Texas
- University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez
- University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of Texas at El Paso
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- University of Texas at San Antonio
- Virginia State University
The following labs, sites, and plants participate in MSIPP consortia to provide access to resources and opportunities to faculty and students from minority serving institutions:
- Argonne National Laboratory (DOE)
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (DOE)
- Idaho National Laboratory (DOE)
- Kansas City National Security Campus (NNSA)
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (NNSA)
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (NNSA)
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (DOE)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE)
- Nevada National Security Site (NNSA)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (DOE)
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (DOE)
- Pantex Plant (NNSA)
- Sandia National Laboratories (NNSA)
- Savannah River National Laboratory (DOE)
- Y-12 National Security Complex (NNSA)
- Alabama State University
- Allen University
- Amarillo College
- Bay Mills Community College
- Benedict College
- Bowie State University
- Cankdeska Cikana Community College
- Claflin University
- Clark Atlanta University
- Delaware State University
- Denmark Technical College
- Howard University
- InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico
- Morris College
- Nebraska Indian Community College
- Paine College
- Salish Kootenai College
- Southern University at New Orleans
- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
- Texas Tech University
- University of the District of Columbia
- University of the Virgin Islands
- Voorhees University
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NOFO Update
Due to limited funding, NOFO 003285 is temporarily closed as of January 21, 2025. Applications are not currently being accepted. Should this opportunity reopen, updates will be provided through Grants.gov.
Scholarships
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NNSA's Program Award for Technical and Higher-Education (PATH) Scholarships is accepting applications now until March 2, 2025.Internships
The NNSA'S Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program provides paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at MSIs.
Fellowships
Education and Research Partnerships
NNSA Academic ProgramsConnect with us at MSIPP-Outreach@nnsa.doe.gov
Students involved in MSIPP, current and past, share their personal stories. We celebrate their successes, encouraging and inspiring other to pursue greatness through MSI-NSE opportunities.
Featured Student
Emma Womack
Special Materials Machinist
"My Interest in machining was sparked when I attended an event by the Growing STEMS Consortium (GSC) in Albuquerque supported by NNSA's MSIPP. There I connected with Dr. Hargather from New Mexico Tech (NMT) and employees from Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This event set the stage for opportunities I never imagined, including participating in NMT’s intense research experience for undergraduates (REU) program and later being hired into LANL’s Machining Apprenticeship program.
At NMT, I dove into uncharted territory, working on a project studying traumatic brain injuries under the guidance of Dr. Tartis in the Chemical Engineering department. Despite not having an engineering background, I embraced the challenge, learning SolidWorks, 3D printing, and research techniques, and presented a professional scientific speech. This experience deepened my curiosity about Chemical Engineering.
The connections I made at GSC directly led to my role at LANL, where I completed my machining apprenticeship and began a new position as a Special Materials Machinist. This experience also motivated me to continue my education, inspiring me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
My most memorable achievement was overcoming my lack of experience during the REU program and completing my part of the project successfully. Looking back, I see how MSIPP has shaped my career and personal growth, providing the tools and connections I needed to thrive."
Read more on the community that makes up MSIPP below.
Resources
- The Guide to Financial Assistance is a reference document that provides a compilation of non-regulatory information and guidance.
Annual Impact Review
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