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NSF STEM K-12 (NSF 25-545) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL). This program supports fundamental, applied, and translational research that advances STEM teaching and learning, with an emphasis on K-12, leveraging AI and emerging technologies to build knowledge, create tools, and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce.
It encourages innovative projects that build theory, generate new knowledge, and inform education practices in a rapidly evolving technological landscape with advances in AI.
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Or search similar grants →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.
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U.S. universities, community colleges, Tribal organizations, non-profit research institutions, and qualified small businesses. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission. 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 (NSF 25-545) 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.
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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