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"Racial Equity in STEM Education (EDU Racial Equity)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Racial Equity in STEM Education (EDU Racial Equity) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). Supports bold, groundbreaking, and potentially transformative projects addressing systemic racism in STEM.
Proposals should advance racial equity in STEM education and workforce development through research and practice, led by or in authentic partnership with individuals and communities most impacted by inequities caused by systemic racism.
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Racial Equity in STEM Education (EHR Racial Equity) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Racial Equity in STEM Education (EHR Racial Equity) Archived funding opportunity This document has been archived. See NSF 22-634 for the latest version.
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 projects focused on advancing racial equity in STEM education and workforce development that are led or co-developed by individuals and communities most impacted by the inequities caused by systemic racism. Racial Equity in STEM Education Program Description (EHR Racial Equity) Persistent racial injustices and inequalities in the United States have led to renewed concern and interest in addressing systemic racism.
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR) seeks to support bold, ground-breaking , and potentially transformative projects addressing systemic racism in STEM . Proposals should advance racial equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce development through research (both fundamental and applied ) and practice.
Core to this funding opportunity is that proposals are led by, or developed and led in authentic partnership with, individuals and communities most impacted by the inequities caused by systemic racism.
The voices, knowledge, and experiences of those who have been impacted by enduring racial inequities should be at the center of these proposals , including in , for example : project leadership and research positions, conceptualization of the proposal , decision-making processes, and the interpretation and dissemination of evidence and research results.
The proposed work should provide positive outcomes for the individuals and communities engaged and should recognize peoples’ humanity, experiences, and resilience . Pro posals need to consider systemic barriers to opportunities and benefits , and how these barriers impact access to, retention in, and success in STEM education, research , and workforce development.
Competitive p roposals will be clear with respect to how the work advances racial equity and addresses systemic racism, as these constructs may have different meanings in different settings.
Proposals should articulate a rigorous plan to generate knowledge through research (both fundamental and applied) and practice , such as, but not limited to: testing approaches and interventions; assessing the potential, efficacy, effectiveness, and scalability of approaches and interventions; establishing , cultivating and assessing authentic partnerships; changing institutional, organizational, and structural practices and policies; and /or focusing on affective, behavioral, cultural, social components , and implications.
C ontexts may include, but are not limited to: preK-12, two - and four -year undergraduate, and graduate institutions; municipal organizations; STEM workplaces; and informal STEM contexts, such as museums, community organizations, and media.
In addition, proposals should include a dissemination plan to proactively share what is learned with individuals and communities most impacted, as well as relevant leaders, policy makers, and other stakeholders. Proposal budgets and project durations should be determined by the scope of the activities and in accordance with the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) .
PIs should i nclude “Racial Equity : ” at the beginning of the proposal title.
Collectively, proposals funded by this Program Description will: (1) advance the science and promotion of racial equity in STEM, (2) substantively contribute to removing systemic barriers that impact STEM e ducation, the STEM w orkforce, and scientific advancement, (3) institutionalize effective and inclusive environments for STEM learning, STEM research, and STEM professionals, (4) diversify the project leadership (PIs and co-PIs), institutions, ideas, and approaches that NSF funds , and (5) expand the array of epistemologies , perspectives , and experiences in STEM .
Prospective PIs are encouraged to send a one-page concept paper to EHRRacialequityPD@nsf. gov in advance of submitting a proposal. Updates and announcements Racial Equity: Please Use the Latest Version of the Solicitation EHRRacialEquityPD@nsf.
gov EHRRacialEquityPD@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 Graduate Education (EDU/DGE) Division of Undergraduate Education (EDU/DUE) Division of Equity for Excellence in STEM (EDU/EES) Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicant eligibility is unrestricted, but NSF emphasizes the importance of including the voices, knowledge, and experience of those impacted by systemic racism. Individuals who have experienced racial inequities should lead, develop, and/or engage in authentic partnership to drive the proposal development and decision-making processes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was January 24, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Racial Equity in STEM Education (EDU Racial Equity) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Education and Human Resources (EHR). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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