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Annual: second Wednesday of October, 5pm local time.
Research Experiences for Teachers in Engineering and Computer Science (RET) is sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF Directorate for Engineering and Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering). Supports authentic summer research experiences for K-14 educators to foster long-term collaborations between universities, school districts, and industry partners.
Teachers enhance their scientific disciplinary knowledge in engineering or computer science and translate their research into classroom activities and curricula. Note: Individual teachers typically apply to participate through established regional RET Sites rather than as standalone individual applicants.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: K-14 educators served; proposals by certain PI types per solicitation; one RET Site proposal per PI per deadline. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $600,000 per Site over 3 years; supplements up to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Research Experiences for Teachers in Engineering and Computer Science (RET) are due October 13, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Research Experiences for Teachers in Engineering and Computer Science (RET) is funded by National Science Foundation (NSF Directorate for Engineering and Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
RET Sites close October 14, 2026 — about nine awards from $5.8 million, capped at $600,000 over three years, with a PI eligibility rule that disqualifies most of the people who write outreach proposals. RET Supplements reach the same money for $15,000 a teacher and are not a competition.
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