The Minority Institutions Research Initiative (MIRI)
The Minority Institutions Research Initiative (MIRI) provides government agencies and others access to our online database with current information on researchers at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). This includes African American, Hispanic, Tribal, Asian and other minority researchers.
The system is easy to use and contain the most accurate information on MSI researchers. The database was built with scalability in mind and has the ability to add new features in the future.
MSI Researchers: Researchers at MSI interested in being added to our database to connect with government agencies and other collaboration opportunities.
Non-Researchers: Government Agencies, Businesses, Non-MSI Institutions and other interested entities that would like to collaborate with MSI researchers.
Search Our Database
Registered Users
Non researchers click here to begin your search
MSI Researchers click here to register
The database will serve as resource to inform Federal agencies about interests and capabilities at MSIs in areas that can support agencies missions. It also provides information for collaborative possibilities among and between MSIs, other academic institutions, small and disadvantaged businesses, large businesses and other entities. Either case should increase MSI participation in Federal procurement opportunities.
The database includes the following information:
- Researcher's area of interest and capability;
- Whether the researcher has conducted research in this area
- Whether the researcher has the facilities and expertise to conduct research in this area;
- Whether the researcher has the facilities, expertise and interest expertise to team; with another university/college or national laboratory in this research area;
- Whether the researcher would like to receive solicitations for grants, contracts and collaborative agreements in this area;
- Any additional general observations and comments the researcher may have; and,
- Faculty members who can serve on peer review panels and advisory boards.
