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Find similar grantsNSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) is sponsored by NSF Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). Supports research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 settings, leveraging AI and emerging technologies.
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NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation NSF STEM K-12 (STEM K-12) 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 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 .
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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: Educational institutions and organizations involved in K-12 STEM education. 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 (STEM K-12) is funded by NSF Directorate for STEM Education (EDU). 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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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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