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NSF STEM K-12 is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL).
The NSF STEM K-12 program encourages innovative, multidisciplinary, and potentially transformative projects that build theory, generate new knowledge, and inform education practices in a rapidly evolving technological landscape with advances in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI).
It supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that enhances STEM teaching and learning and across the human lifespan and in a range of formal and informal learning settings.
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NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) NSF's implementation of the revised 2 CFR NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website .
These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.
Important information for proposers All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements.
Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.
Updates to NSF Research Security Policies On July 10, 2025, NSF issued an Important Notice providing updates to the agency's research security policies, including a research security training requirement, Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program annual certification requirement, prohibition on Confucius institutes and an updated FFDR reporting and submission timeline.
Supports research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 formal and informal settings, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build knowledge, create tools and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce.
Supports research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 formal and informal settings, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build knowledge, create tools and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce.
The NSF STEM K-12 program in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL) in the Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning and improves understanding of education across the human lifespan and a range of formal and informal settings .
Updates and announcements STEM K-12 Proposal Reviewer Training General inquiries may be addressed to telephone: (703) 292-8620, email: STEMK12@nsf. gov . 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 Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations engaged in research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 formal and informal settings. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $750,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NSF STEM K-12 accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no single fixed deadline. Check the official notice for any cycle-specific review dates.
NSF STEM K-12 is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF), 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.
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