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20 U.S.C. § 1067b

Title 20 Chapter 28 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1067b. Grant recipient selection

  • (a) Grants under this subpart shall be awarded on the basis of criteria established by the Secretary by regulations.
  • (b) In establishing criteria under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to applicants which have not previously received funding from the Minority Institutions Science Improvement Program and to previous grantees with a proven record of success, as well as to applications that contribute to achieving balance among projects with respect to geographic region, academic discipline, and project type.
  • (c) In establishing criteria under subsection (a), the Secretary may consider the following selection criteria in making grants:
    • (1) plan of operation;
    • (2) quality of key personnel;
    • (3) budget and cost effectiveness;
    • (4) evaluation plan;
    • (5) adequacy of resources;
    • (6) identification of need for the project;
    • (7) potential institutional impact of the project;
    • (8) institutional commitment to the project;
    • (9) expected outcomes; and
    • (10) scientific and educational value of the proposed project.

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