Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Educational Program: Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART)
Dept Of Defense, Immediate Office Of The Secretary Of Defense
To partner with like-minded organizations in managing the Department's merit-based SMART scholarship program and in awarding scholarships to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in any of the 22 STEM disciplines of critical importance to the national security mission. The SMART Scholarship Program also offers internships to all scholars and guaranteed placement into a civilian STEM position after completion of a post-secondary academic degree.
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Helps students in STEM fields pay for their education and gain internship experience. Participants receive scholarships and support from sponsoring facilities.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Register on Grants.gov
- Search for the SMART program funding opportunity
- Complete the application package
- Submit the application through Grants.gov
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.grants.gov/
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are required.
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