The U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) works to develop a well-informed citizenry and a diverse and capable workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators. EDU's programs support STEM education at all educational levels and in a variety of settings.
This page lists funding opportunities for STEM education and the STEM education research community. You can also visit the Funding at NSF page to learn more about opportunities aimed at students and researchers based on career stage and information about preparing and submitting a proposal. Visit the Funding Search page to explore all NSF funding opportunities.
Proposals are evaluated through the merit review process outlined in the Proposal Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
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Division of Graduate Education (DGE)
Supports graduate students and the development of innovative programs to prepare tomorrow's leaders in STEM fields.
STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Program
Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (DRL)
Supports innovative research, development and evaluation of learning and teaching across all STEM disciplines in formal and informal learning settings.
Division of Undergraduate Education (DUE)
Strengthens STEM education at two- and four-year colleges and universities by improving curricula, instruction, assessment, laboratories, infrastructure, collaborations and the diversity of students and faculty.
Programs under the IUSE umbrella:
Additional programs
EDU-wide and NSF-wide programs
Dear colleague letters
Dear colleague letters (DCLs) announce certain funding opportunities and provide guidance related to existing opportunities. The following list includes some that may be of interest to the EDU community.
