IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments
ID: 353413Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$50K - $2M

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
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 5, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Sep 10, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments," aimed at transforming undergraduate engineering education through innovative departmental changes. Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, specifically two- and four-year accredited institutions in the U.S., with proposals encouraged to focus on organizational and cultural changes that enhance student engagement and professional skill development. The program has an estimated total funding of $8 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $2 million, and proposals are due by September 10, 2024. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the additional information link provided in the announcement.

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