Harvard Awards $1.05M Grant to Strengthen HBCU Research Collaboration
Harvard University has awarded a $1.05 million grant to the Association of Historically Black Colleges and Universities Research Institutions (AHRI). The funding aims to boost research capacity and innovation across 15 member HBCUs. AHRI officially launched on April 29 at Howard University with a national press conference and its first symposium.
The grant, provided through Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery Initiative, will support AHRI’s research infrastructure and technical needs over three years. Harvard’s Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Office of Sponsored Programs will offer additional guidance to strengthen the coalition’s work.
The 15 HBCUs in AHRI currently secure half of all competitive federal research funding awarded to historically Black institutions. The initiative seeks to create a unified network, helping these universities address long-standing challenges and move closer to achieving R1 research status. Beyond this grant, Harvard’s H&LS Initiative also backs HBCUs through programmes like the Seminar for New Presidents and the HBCU Digital Library Trust. It also funds opportunities such as the Du Bois Scholars Program, which provides research experience for HBCU students.
The $1.05 million grant will expand research capabilities and collaboration among AHRI’s member institutions. With Harvard’s technical support and funding, the coalition plans to strengthen its collective impact in higher education and research. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address historical inequities while advancing academic excellence.
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