Rapidly Accelerating Research on Artificial Intelligence in K-12 Education in Formal and Informal Settings

The unprecedented speed of advancements in machine learning (ML), generative artificial intelligence (AI), and large language models (LLM) is rapidly transforming formal and informal educational settings and systems. Educators and learners are grappling with unanticipated and rapidly changing AI that impacts both day-to-day K-12 classroom practices and the use of AI in informal (out of … Read more

Institute of Museum and Library Services: Digital Humanities Advancement Grants

The Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) program is a joint effort of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)  and the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) to support innovative, experimental, and/or computationally challenging digital projects at different stages of their lifecycles, from early start-up phases through implementation and sustainability. IMLS encourages innovative collaborations between library and archives professionals, … Read more

Supplement Opportunity: Supporting Knowledge Mobilization for PreK-12 and Informal STEM Learning and Teaching

Read about the original call for submissions to programs within the Directorate for STEM Education’s (EDU) Division of Research on Learning in Informal and Formal Settings (DRL) here. Supplemental funding requests should follow the technical guidance provided below and must be submitted via Research.gov. If submitting a supplemental funding request, the original award must be in … Read more

Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED)

The National Science Foundation’s Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Equity and Diversity (GRANTED) initiative supports ambitious ideas and innovative strategies to address challenges and inequalities within the research enterprise. The research enterprise is broadly defined and includes administrative support and service infrastructure such as, but not limited to, human capital, research development and administration, research analytics, technology transfer and commercialization, corporate relations/public-private partnerships, research integrity, compliance and security, research policy, administration of student research training, and … Read more

The Educating All Learners Alliance “New Champions” Fund

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is excited to launch their 2023 New Champions Fund opportunity! The purpose of this sub-grant is to elevate and grow the profile of not-yet-recognized leaders doing exceptional work who may struggle to be recognized in traditional national fundraising and communication efforts. The EALA New Champions Fund will grant a $35,000 unrestricted sub-grant and … Read more

Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

There are two updated post-doctoral opportunities in NSF/EDU. These solicitations clarify that organizations such as “independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational research activities” are encouraged to either serve as host organizations for individual postdoctoral Fellows or to apply directly in the … Read more

Empowering K-8 Youth Through Place-Based Education

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program (GRP) will fund grants of $75,000 or more to support projects that engage children and youth in place-based educational activities. The GRP seeks to foster the development of the scientific and environmental skills, competencies, and capabilities that are critical to solving complex issues in … Read more

Racial Equity in STEM Education (EHR Racial Equity)

This solicitation aligns with the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) long-standing investments in the development of a diverse and well-prepared public and workforce, which was recently reinforced in the NSF Vision: “A nation that leads the world in science and engineering research and innovation, to the benefit of … Read more

Arecibo Center for STEM Education and Research (ACSER)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) hereby solicits proposals for the establishment of the Arecibo Center for STEM Education and Research (ACSER) at the original site of the Arecibo Observatory (AO). NSF seeks to evaluate proposals that would transition the existing AO site to the new ACSER, shifting the disciplinary focus from primarily on the astronomical … Read more

Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) Program is committed to funding research and practice, with continued focus on investigating a range of informal STEM learning (ISL) experiences and environments that make lifelong learning a reality. This Program seeks proposals that center equity and belonging, and further the well-being of individuals and communities who have historically … Read more