EDU Core Research
ID: 333831Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$500K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

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/333831

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf21588
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for the EHR Core Research (ECR) program, which focuses on fundamental research aimed at enhancing STEM education. The program seeks to support research in three key areas: STEM learning and learning environments, broadening participation in STEM fields, and STEM workforce development, with an emphasis on generating knowledge that can improve educational practices over time. Proposals can request funding ranging from $500,000 to $2,500,000, with a total estimated program funding of $35 million, and must be submitted by October 3, 2024. For further details, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or refer to the NSF Publication 21-588 for additional information.

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    grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov
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