science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · NSF

Science Master??s Program

U.S. National Science Foundation · 09-607

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Total Program Funding

$14.7M

Expected Awards

Deadline

November 20, 2009

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Science Master??s Program. U.S. National Science Foundation. The Science Master's Program prepares graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also with research experiences,... $14,700,000 total program funding; ~21 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -U
•Deadline: 2009-11-20

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High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Science Master's Program prepares graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies by providing them not only with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines, but also with research experiences, internship experiences, and the skills to succeed in those careers. The program is intended to catalyze the creation of institution-based efforts that can be sustained without additional federal funding. This program is also intended to encourage diversity in student participation so as to contribute to a broadly inclusive, well-trained science and engineering workforce.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -U.S. academic institutions in the United States, its territories or possessions that grant the Master's degree in one or more STEM disciplines andhave the capacity toprovideeducation in additional skill areas, for example, bycreating specially tailored courses inbusiness, management, or public administration, may submit proposals. Academic institutions are defined as universities and two- and four-year colleges (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Projects may involve more than one institution, but a single lead institution must accept overall management responsibility. Non-graduate degree granting institutions, nonacademic, and international organizations may serve as collaborating organizations. *PI Limit:The PI must be on the STEM faculty of the submitting institution.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $14.7M
Expected Number of Awards: 21
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 19, 2009

Application Deadline: November 20, 2009 (0 days remaining)

Letter of Intent Due Dates (required): October 05, 2009 Full Proposal Deadlines: November 20, 2009 Accepted only if a Letter of Intent was submitted.

Agency Contact

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