STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)

National Science Foundation

To provide leadership and ensure the vitality of the Nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education enterprise.

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Supports students and educators in STEM fields with scholarships, fellowships, and improved learning strategies. Aims to enhance STEM education from pre-K through post-doctoral levels.

Quick Facts

Funding
$30,000 - $450,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Research & Innovation Partnerships
Organization
National Science Foundation

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What Is This Program?

STEM Education sponsors programs that support the development of models and strategies for providing all students with access to high-quality STEM education, and research about those models and strategies. In addition, support is provided for scholarships and fellowships for STEM students. STEM education efforts span pre-K to 12, undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral levels, as well as informal education and life-long learning. Programs include research and development support for improving STEM learning and learning environments, including learning technologies, both in formal and informal learning settings; STEM workforce development, including the development of teachers.

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Identify the appropriate funding opportunity
  • Prepare the proposal according to guidelines
  • Submit the proposal through Research.gov or Grants.gov
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.research.gov/
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
Typically in the spring/summerProposal submission period
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๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
periodic

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • research capacity building
  • independent research programs
  • equipment costs
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • tuition fees
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Equipment costs exceeding $50,000 will be considered on a case-by-case basis
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
No

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in all publications and presentations.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

ssaltzma@nsf.gov
703-292-8600

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