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Educational Assistance and Training Programs (from DoW STEM Opportunities) is sponsored by DoW STEM. DoW STEM offers various opportunities for students of all ages, educators, and professionals to engage in STEM. This includes programs focused on building robots, solving real-world problems, and working at the cutting edge of technology, directly relevant to FTC Robotics.
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First Championship | DoW STEM Meet DoW STEM at the 2025 FIRST Championship April 16 - April 18 | Booth 806 The U.S. Department of War is proud to support FIRST as part of our commitment to inspiring and developing the next generation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) leaders and innovators.
Visit the DoW STEM Booth in the Innovation Faire Pick up fun giveaways at our booth in the Innovation Faire and learn how you can work on cutting-edge projects solving real-world problems alongside DoW STEM scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and more! Find scholarships, internships, and other opportunities to propel your future STEM career!
DoW STEM supports a wide variety of activities including after-school programs, paid internships, and scholarships. Learn about STEM opportunities near you. View All DoW STEM Opportunities Scientists and engineers work across a wide range of career pathways throughout STEM fields.
Explore different types of STEM careers and see what ignites your curiosity! FAQs for DoW STEM-sponsored FIRST Teams and Applicants How do I apply for a grant from DoW STEM? To be eligible for DoW STEM funding, teams must have a DoDEA or DoW mentor or coach.
This requirement provides a means for the DoW workforce – educators, scientists, and engineers – to achieve sustained engagement with students, parents, teachers, and the public in STEM initiatives. What types of grants does DoW STEM provide? DoW STEM Robotics Grants provide funding for preseason costs to field a team or class pack in one of the five FIRST programs as well as registration grants to the end of season FIRST Championships.
DoW STEM Robotics Grants for FLL Discover, FLL Explore, FLL Challenge, and FTC teams typically include funding for registration as well as specific, pre-approved products that teams can order for that season. DoW STEM Robotics Grants for FRC teams typically ONLY include funding for season registration. Where can I find DoW STEM logos to use for sponsorship recognition?
DoW STEM logos are available for download at dowstem. us/media/assets . We encourage DoW STEM sponsored teams and class packs to leverage the diversity of materials and assets available on the DoW STEM website, including: Where is the robotics grant application portal?
Eligible teams may apply at first. dowstem. us .
To ensure adherence to the DoDEA or DoW mentor or coach requirement, the portal may only be accessed by email addresses ending in “. mil” or “. dodea” and requires a passcode provided via DoW STEM.
Applications are typically open May-June, annually. I have additional questions, who do I contact? Please reach out to info@dowstem.
us DoW STEM supports hands-on learning opportunities, teacher enrichment, scholarships, internships and fellowships to inspire and cultivate exceptional STEM talent. As the government’s largest employer of STEM professionals, the U.S. Department of War is committed to increasing the pipeline of candidates qualified for technical careers.
Download DoW STEM Brochure There are nearly 300,000 DoW STEM Professionals 60,000+ of DoW STEM Professionals work in over 200 DoW Laboratories and Centers
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students, educators, and professionals across all ages, with specific program eligibility varying. High school students and their educators involved in robotics are encouraged. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Educational Assistance and Training Programs (from DoW STEM Opportunities) is funded by DoW STEM. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Release 1 pre-released October 7, 2026, opens October 28 and closes November 25 at noon ET. Seven of 13 Air Force SBIR topics are Direct to Phase II at $2M, a new one-proposal-per-topic rule took effect October 1, and the Army xTech topic needs a white paper by October 23.
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