Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Computing in Undergraduate Education
ID: 352795Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$0 - $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
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    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a grant opportunity titled "Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Computing in Undergraduate Education" aimed at enhancing the teaching of computing to a diverse range of students. This initiative seeks proposals from various eligible applicants, including for-profit organizations, non-profit organizations, state and local governments, and institutions of higher education, with a focus on broadening participation among underrepresented groups in computing fields. The program has an estimated total funding of $7.5 million, with an award ceiling of $2 million and an expected six awards to be granted. Proposals must be submitted by April 29, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov for assistance.

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