The CST Diversity Innovation Initiative (DII) is a new opportunity meant to provide financial support for projects that aim to increase representation through innovative approaches that address diversity within the college, and mathematics, science, and technology as a whole.

There will be Fall and Spring application cycles. Additional information can be found in the FAQ.

Applications due March 1st, 2021

Projects supported by the fund will:

1. Have the demonstrable purpose of enhancing DEI
2. Not exceed a 12-month timeline, extensions subject to approval
3. Be categorized in the following tiers:
   • Small: up to $1,000
   • Medium: up to $5,000
   • Large: up to $20,000

Application

Application PDF should include:

1. Project Description
   
   1. Title
   2. Relevance to DEI
   3. Description of Activities and Target Audience
   4. Expected Outcomes
   5. Timeline/Schedule
2. Budget and Justification
3. Project Personnel and Roles

• The Project Description will not exceed two (Small tier or Medium tier) or four (Large tier) pages (minimum of: 1” margins, 11 pt font, single-spaced document), in a PDF format.
• All students, faculty, and staff members of the College of Science and Technology are eligible to submit an application.
• All student-led projects must include a CST faculty member as an advisor.
• Applicants will be notified one month after the application deadline.

For more information, contact the CST DEI Committee: cst.dei@temple.edu