Frequently Asked Questions
Any Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) of higher education as classified by the Department of Education. Non-MSI schools and private industry partners are encouraged to join the Consortium as partners.
To learn more, view our member benefits.
Members are encouraged to use our funding vehicle as their own. To learn more, please visit our page about the Cooperative Agreement.
Any Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) of higher education as classified by the Department of Education. Non-MSI schools and private industry partners are encouraged to join the Consortium as partners.
To learn more, view our member benefits.
Interested organizations can complete a membership application by clicking here. Please note: all applications require the signature of a senior member of the university's leadership, which is usually:
- University President
- Vice President
- Provost, and/or
- Director of Research
Applications without the required signatures may be delayed. For questions, email us.
Once we have received the signed Membership Application and Consortium Membership Agreement from the correct parties, the approval process is quick. Most organizations see an approval within 3 business days.
Visit Our Members page or contact us to learn more.
No - each application must have five primary points of contact:
- Membership
- Technical
- Accounting
- Award
Faculty, support staff and other contacts may also be added during the application process. Senior university leadership must sign the application before the application can be reviewed.