ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions
ID: 325201Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$300K - $3M

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/325201

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf20554
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions grant, aimed at promoting gender equity and systemic change strategies for STEM faculty in academic institutions. This program seeks proposals from eligible applicants, including non-profit institutions of higher education and non-academic organizations, to implement evidence-based strategies that address systemic inequities in academic workplaces. With an estimated total program funding of $29 million and an award ceiling of $3 million, the NSF anticipates making approximately 36 awards. Proposals are due by October 3, 2024, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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