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NSF Solicitation for STEM Education Enhancement at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI:ELPSE)

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals under the HSI:ELPSE program to advance undergraduate STEM education at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Services to improve STEM education quality, student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates at HSIs - Projects may address STEM courses, certificate and degree programs, academic departments, and schools or colleges - Educational Instrumentation (EI) track may include requests for computing resources and laboratory instrumentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible institutions must be accredited and designated as HSIs by the U.S. Department of Education - EI track proposals may require eligibility as a Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) or be located in an EPSCoR jurisdiction - Submission of eligibility documentation confirming HSI status is required - No cost sharing or matching funds required - Estimated Funding: - Total funding pool is $19,000,000 - Minimum award is $1,000,000 - Expected number of awards is 33

Description

The solicitation aims to enhance undergraduate STEM education quality at Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) and increase recruitment, retention, and graduation rates of STEM students. It focuses on improving student experiences in STEM courses, certificate and degree programs, academic departments, and schools or colleges within HSIs. Projects may implement, test, and refine promising practices or conduct research to broaden participation and improve outcomes for undergraduates in STEM. The solicitation includes Implementation and Evaluation Projects and Educational Instrumentation tracks, supporting projects designed to meet students' diverse needs and improve equity in STEM education.

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