science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · NSF

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program Centers

U.S. National Science Foundation · 10-569

Closed

Total Program Funding

$6.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

January 20, 2011

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program Centers. U.S. National Science Foundation. The STEP Centers competition allows a group of faculty representing a cross section of institutions of higher education to identify a national challenge or opportunity in undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to propose a comprehensive and... $6,000,000 total program funding; ~3 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: - Proposals are invited from academic institutions in the United States an...
•Deadline: 2011-01-20

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The STEP Centers competition allows a group of faculty representing a cross section of institutions of higher education to identify a national challenge or opportunity in undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and to propose a comprehensive and coordinated set of activities that will be carried out to address that challenge or opportunity within a national context. In the current competition, efforts must be related to the biological sciences, engineering, or the geological sciences.

Who Can Apply

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: - Proposals are invited from academic institutions in the United States and its territories, and from consortia thereof. Academic institutions, as defined by the GPG, are 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. The academic institutions must offer either associate degrees or baccalaureate degrees in science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM). Projects are expected to include multiple academic institutions and may involve business and industrial partners, professional societies, or other stakeholders. A single institution must submit the proposal and other partners may be involved as sub-awardees. (Separately submitted collaborative proposals as defined in the GPG are not allowed.)

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Total Program Funding: $6.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 8, 2010

Application Deadline: January 20, 2011 (0 days remaining)

Letter of Intent (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): 08/04/2010 Preliminary Proposal (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): 09/07/2010 Full Proposal: 01/20/2011 BY INVITATION ONLY

Agency Contact

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