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Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings

Informal Science Education (ISE)

Communicating Research To Public Audiences

The funding opportunity for Communicating Research to Public Audiences is now part of the Informal Science Education Program solicitation.

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Address Questons to the  Program DRLISE@nsf.gov (703)292-8616   

For administrative questions contact:

  • Phyliss Minn, Senior Program Assistant, pminn@nsf.gov or (703) 292-5087.

PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Solicitation  09-553

Please be advised that the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) includes revised guidelines to implement the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act (ACA) (Pub. L. No. 110-69, Aug. 9, 2007.) As specified in the ACA, each proposal that requests funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not comply with this requirement will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I: Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II for further information about the implementation of this new requirement).

DUE DATES

Full Proposal Deadline Date:  November 19, 2009

except CRPA proposals

Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date:  June 24, 2010

except CRPA proposals

SYNOPSIS

The ISE program invests in projects that promote lifelong learning of STEM in a wide variety of informal settings.  Funding is provided for projects that advance understanding of informal STEM learning, that develop and implement innovative strategies and resources for informal STEM education, and that build the national professional capacity for research, development, and practice in the field.

There are five categories of ISE program grants: Research; Pathways; Full-Scale Development; Broad Implementation; and Communicating Research to Public Audiences.

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