Limited Submission Opportunity: NSF National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program 2024
URL: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/national-stem-teacher-corps-pilot-program
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this program is to elevate the profession of STEM teaching by establishing a National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program to recognize outstanding STEM teachers in our nation’s classrooms, reward them for their accomplishments, elevate their public profile, and create rewarding career paths to which all STEM teachers can aspire, both to prepare future STEM researchers and to create a scientifically literate public.
NSF is inviting proposals to establish an initial set of Regional Alliances responsible for (a) recruiting eligible applicants to become members of the National STEM Teacher Corps; (b) screening, interviewing, and selecting members; and (c) supporting other activities detailed in the Program Description and the law (see website for updated information). Each Alliance will be awarded as a cooperative agreement that represents the breadth of activities important to National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program and serves to elevate the public profile of STEM teachers within the region. Collectively these Alliances are expected to have a national impact.
The program specifically considers the following questions:
- How will the Regional Alliance work to elevate National STEM Teacher Corps members while providing support to other teachers in the region? How will the Alliance support teachers who have entered STEM teaching in non-traditional methods?
- How will the Regional Alliance retain STEM educators focused on enhancing inclusive environments and advancing equity of access to high-quality STEM learning?
- How will the Regional Alliance create opportunities for the professional growth of National STEM Teacher Corps members, with a focus on increasing STEM student achievement and STEM participation rates for all students, particularly those from rural and high-need schools?
FUNDING INFORMATION:
Up to $35,000,000 to support up to 10 Regional Alliances for an initial five years with the opportunity to extend the Alliances cooperative agreement up to 10 years.
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Only 1 proposal can be submitted. An institution may have only one active National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program award at any given time.
Proposals may only be submitted by a Principal Investigator who holds a terminal degree in a STEM discipline, Education, STEM Education, or a related field. The Regional Alliance team must include local educational agencies and/or schools as partners.
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by: 8/5/2024
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A concise summary of the proposed Regional Alliance and its projects (up to 3 pages);
- A brief budget estimate;
- Up-to-date CV.
A faculty committee will review internal proposals and select a nominee.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT
Letter of Intent Due (recommended): Saturday, August 20, 2024
Proposal Due: Tuesday, October 1, 2024 by 5 pm EDT