Core Components of the Model PEI’s framework, built on five components (Figure 1), illustrates a model that could inform similar initiatives across the NIH and federal research community:
Figure 1. A Sustainable Framework to Strengthen HBCU Biomedical Research Competitiveness. Illustration created with Napkin AI
1. Formal Agreements (such as Memoranda of Understanding): Promoting foundational partnerships among HBCUs, federal agencies, and peer institutions. 2. Industry and Philanthropic Engagement: Leveraging private-sector partners to enhance funding and research capacity. 3. Federal Partnerships Beyond NIH: Expanding collaboration across agencies and federal laboratories, reinforcing NIH’s leadership in cross-agency engagement. 4. Community and Visibility: Building authentic research communities through shared projects, campus visits, and workforce development opportunities. 5. Standardization and Infrastructure Support: Developing standard practices to address institutional needs, including the PEI HBCU Accelerator, which provides guidance across the acquisition life cycle. The initiative also leverages the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) PEI Database, a resource for NIH, HHS, and other federal officials to conduct market research, share relevant opportunities, and highlight student internship pathways.
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