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NSF STEM K-12 is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL). This program supports fundamental, applied, and translational research to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 settings, including leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
It encourages innovative, multidisciplinary, and potentially transformative projects that build theory, generate new knowledge, and inform education practices.
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Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL) The U.S. National Science Foundation Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) invests in research, development and evaluation of learning and teaching across all STEM disciplines in formal and informal learning settings.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Project Summary: Indicate proposal type (Research or Conference), include five keywords describing theory, methodology, STEM content, and stakeholder communities.
Project Description: Must include a separate Broader Impacts section addressing specific goals, outcomes, and allocated resources. Must describe Results from Prior NSF Support.
Address grounding in relevant theories/frameworks; coherence across research questions, design, analysis, and interpretation; rigorous methodologies; how chosen method yields trustworthy findings; and translational process including dissemination plans.
Data Management and Sharing Plan: Describe data, metadata, software, curricula, and documentation generated; show how others can reproduce and validate research.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, and other eligible organizations. School districts are explicitly mentioned as eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows most awards between $25,000 and $750,000; CAREER awards between $500,000 and $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NSF STEM K-12 is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for STEM Education (EDU), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 6 required documents: Project Summary, Project Description with Broader Impacts section, Data Management and Sharing Plan, List of Project Personnel (numbered with name, organization, role), Mentoring Plan (if applicable), and Letters of Collaboration from project partners (if applicable). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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