PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation
ID: 355504Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$200K - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355504

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20558
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation" aimed at supporting research in the Professional Formation of Engineers (PFE) and expanding the community of researchers in this field. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, independent museums, research laboratories, and institutions of higher education, with specific requirements for principal investigators to have limited experience in social science or education research. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the engineering profession's responsiveness to national priorities and workforce needs, with an estimated total program funding of $3 million and a minimum award amount of $200,000. Proposals are due by November 12, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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