UIDP HBCU Initiative

An increasing number of companies and R1 universities wish to pursue or strengthen collaborative research partnerships with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Many HBCUs are interested in utilizing partnerships to bolster research opportunities. The purpose of the UIDP HBCU Initiative is to develop guidance that provides company representatives and R1 universities with the necessary contextual information and best practices for developing a mutually beneficial HBCU engagement strategy.

UIDP supports this engagement in a number of ways, including the launching of a partnership webinar showcase, disseminating data on HBCUs’ historical research and impact, and an annual conference. UIDP is proud to welcome HBCUs as members — Howard University, Jackson State University, Morgan State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tennessee State University, and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Want to learn more about engaging with HBCUs? Contact us at info@uidp.net and visit UIDP’s collated list of direct links to many HBCU research office websites to make it easy for you to connect and collaborate. See the research offices links.

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HBCU Research Capabilities

HBCUs have substantial collective research expertise. This document uses statistical analysis from Elsevier to illustrate core facts about HBCU research capabilities and performance, including overall research performance, topics where HBCUs outperform their peers, relative activity by research area, top collaborators with HBCUs, and more.

The document also illustrates top areas of HBCU research activity relating to the UN Sustainability Goals (SDGs), and how they perform compared to other higher education institutions.

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HBCU Partnership Showcase Webinars

See recordings from this series that showcases HBCU capabilities and research strengths. View HBCU Partnership Showcase webinars.

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