EDU Core Research
The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research onSTEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, andResearch on STEM Workforce Development. Offered by U.S. National Science Foundation; awards $500K – $2.5M; applications due October 1, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- U.S. National Science Foundation
- Award amount
- $500K – $2.5M
- Deadline
- October 1, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Education, Research
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to the general, explanatory knowledge that underlies STEM education in one or more of the three broadly conceived Research Areas: Research onSTEM Learning and Learning Environments, Research on Broadening Participation in STEM fields, andResearch on STEM Workforce Development. Within this...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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