Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NSF 24-529
NSF Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program Grant Opportunity
Buyer
U.S. National Science Foundation
Posted
January 24, 2024
Respond By
March 25, 2027
Identifier
NSF 24-529
NAICS
541720, 541710
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is soliciting proposals for the Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program to advance STEM graduate education in the United States. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Program Focus: - Supports development, piloting, testing, and validation of innovative models or activities for STEM master's and doctoral education - Encourages research on graduate education systems and the impact of systemic interventions and policies - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; this is a grant for educational innovation and research - Proposals may include collaborations with private sector, NGOs, government agencies, national labs, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science organizations, and academic partners - Eligibility: - U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations - Accredited institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Tribal Nations - Funding Details: - Estimated total funding: $14,000,000 - Individual awards: $300,000 to $1,000,000 - Notable Requirements: - Projects must focus on transformative approaches to STEM graduate education - Strategic collaborations are encouraged to broaden impact and innovation
Description
The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program encourages the development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training. It seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in STEM master's and doctoral programs to develop skills for a range of STEM careers or support research on the graduate education system and outcomes of systemic interventions and policies. The program supports piloting, testing, and validating novel models or activities and examines systemic innovations to enrich and extend knowledge on effective graduate education approaches. Strategic collaborations with various sectors including private, NGOs, government agencies, and academic partners are encouraged.