New Program aimed at Broadening Participation in Graduate Education
Broadening Participation in Graduate Education (BPGE) is a Graduate College funded cost sharing program focused on increasing diversity in Illinois graduate programs. Faculty and staff may request BPGE funds for travel related to the recruitment of U.S. students historically underrepresented in graduate education. The program encourages faculty and staff to visit HBCUs, HSIs and other institutions invested in educating students traditionally underrepresented in graduate studies to establish new relations, strengthen existing networks and work toward increasing the diversity profile of our graduate student population. Requests for BPGE funds must include a cost share commitment equal to or greater than the BPGE funds requested. The BPGE funds cannot be used for supporting student visits to Illinois.
Use the online template to submit a request. Questions and submissions should be sent to BPGE@illinois.edu.