Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program
ID: 351947Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$300K - $1M

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/351947

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24529
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering the Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program, a federal grant aimed at fostering transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training. This program invites proposals that either enhance the skills and competencies of graduate students in STEM fields or investigate the graduate education system and the impact of systemic interventions. The IGE Program is crucial for advancing workforce development and institutional capacity in graduate education, encouraging collaborations with various sectors, including private organizations and academic institutions. With an estimated total funding of $14 million, the NSF expects to award approximately 20 grants, ranging from $300,000 to $1 million each, with proposals due by March 25, 2025. For further information, applicants can contact NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov or visit the program's webpage at http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf24529.

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