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Find similar grantsBuilding Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) is sponsored by U.S. National Science Foundation. The ECR: BCSER program supports activities that advance STEM education research.
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Supports activities that will advance STEM education research, including professional development for researchers, institutional training on the use of cutting-edge research techniques, and conferences. ECR’s Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) supports projects that build investigators’ capacity to carry out high-quality STEM education research that will enhance the nation’s STEM education enterprise.
In addition, ECR: BCSER seeks to broaden the pool of researchers who can advance knowledge regarding STEM learning and learning environments, broadening participation in STEM fields, and STEM workforce development. Researchers institution types are particularly encouraged to submit proposals.
Specifically, ECR: BCSER supports activities that enable researchers to expand their areas of expertise and acquire the requisite knowledge and skills to conduct rigorous research in STEM education.
Career development may be accomplished through investigator-initiated professional development and research projects or through institutes that enable researchers to integrate methodological strategies with theoretical and practical issues in STEM education. Updates and announcements Cancelled: 2025 BCSER Office Hours with program officers BCSER: Mini webinars for proposal preparation available!
Please direct inquiries to the ECR: BCSER Lead PO January 13, 2025 - Canceled: Building Capacity in STEM Education Research… Awards made through this program Browse projects funded by this program Map of recent awards made through this program Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Division of Graduate Education (EDU/DGE) Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL) Division of Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Investigators who are new to STEM education research are eligible to submit "Investigators New to STEM Education Research" proposals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $350,000 over a three-year period for "Investigators New to STEM Education Research" awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Building Capacity in STEM Education Research (ECR: BCSER) is funded by U.S. National Science Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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