Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
ID: 344124Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Award Range

$200K - $2M

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/344124

Additional Information

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf23510
Timeline
    Description

    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education," aimed at enhancing STEM education across U.S. higher education institutions. This initiative seeks proposals that promote innovative and evidence-based approaches to improve undergraduate STEM teaching and learning, with a focus on increasing diversity among students and instructors, as well as fostering institutional partnerships for collaborative research and development. With an estimated total program funding of $61 million, the grant allows for awards ranging from $200,000 to $2 million, and applications are open until January 15, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and support by contacting NSF grants.gov support at grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov.

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