International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C32, Bethesda, MD 20892- 2220. Telephone: (301) 496- 1653. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Silvia Mandes, Grants Management Officer, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Building 31, Room B2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892-2220. Telephone: (301) 496-1653. MINORITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT Current Year: Grants: $7,500,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $7,500,000 OBJECTIVES: To (1) effect long-range improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and (2) increase the participation of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, in scientific and technological careers. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-l02 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under EO. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
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