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Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Core Research (ECR:Core) is sponsored by NSF Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). The EDU Core Research (ECR: Core) program supports fundamental research that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on…
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EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) Important information for proposers and award recipients All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in the funding opportunity and in the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) and its supplements .
All NSF grants and cooperative agreements are subject to the applicable set of NSF award terms and conditions . NSF has updated its research security policies for NSF funded projects. Supports research on STEM education in one or more of three research areas: STEM learning and learning environments, broadening participation in STEM, and STEM workforce development.
Supports research on STEM education in one or more of three research areas: STEM learning and learning environments, broadening participation in STEM, and STEM workforce development.
The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research on STEM Learning and Learning Environments , Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields , and Research on STEM Workforce Development .
Within this framework, the ECR program supports a wide range of fundamental STEM education research activities, aimed at learners of all groups and ages in formal and informal settings. Fundamental research generates knowledge and understanding with the potential for broad relevance.
The potential implications of ECR fundamental research for improving STEM education practice may be indirect and long-term rather than direct and immediate. Moreover, whether they include basic or use-inspired basic research, all successful ECR:Core proposals focus on the advancement or refinement of foundational knowledge for STEM education.
The amount of funding and duration requested in proposals submitted to the ECR:Core solicitation should align with the maturity of the proposed work and the size and scope of the empirical effort.
The solicitation has three levels of funding with a range of budget sizes, and proposals may request a duration of 3 to 5 years for any level: (1) Level I proposals may request up to $500,000; (2) Level II proposals may request up to $1,500,000; (3) Level III proposals may request up to $2,500,000. All proposals should justify the level of funding and duration in the project description.
Updates and announcements Important NSF EDU Core Research (ECR: Core) program update Important NSF EDU Core Research (ECR:Core) program update Address questions to the program 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 Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE) Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. academic institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Core Research (ECR:Core) are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) Core Research (ECR:Core) is funded by NSF Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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