Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)

Through this new initiative, the Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) and the newly established Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) seek to support experiential learning opportunities for individuals from diverse professional and educational backgrounds that will increase access to, and interest in, career pathways in emerging technology fields (e.g., advanced manufacturing, advanced wireless, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, quantum information science, semiconductors, and microelectronics). As NSF seeks to support the … Read more

EPSCoR Research Incubators for STEM Excellence Research Infrastructure Improvement (E-RISE RII)

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) fulfills the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in the research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and R&D … Read more

EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (E-CORE RII)

The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) fulfills the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. Through this program, NSF facilitates the establishment of partnerships among academic institutions, government, industry, and non-profit sectors that are designed to promote sustainable improvements in the research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, … Read more

Gulf Research Program Funding Opportunity: Empowering the Next Generation of Community Resilience Leaders

This funding opportunity from the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will support proposals from academic and nonprofit institutions that implement youth leadership training programs (which may include the development of new, or expansion of existing programs) that equip youth (ages 15-24) with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary … Read more

Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)

Synopsis The economic prosperity and national security of the United States is reliant upon the nation’s capacity to remain globally competitive in the technological and computational fields. The nation’s competitiveness, however, is contingent upon its capacity to educate the next generation. Learning and teaching must be reimagined to better represent the diverse composition and perspective … Read more

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