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NSF Data Science Corps Grant Opportunity for Education and Workforce Development

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking proposals for the Data Science Corps (DSC) program to strengthen national data science infrastructure and workforce. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Directorate for STEM Education, Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (EDU/DRL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a grant opportunity for education and workforce development - Products/Services Requested: - Data science education and training services - Real-world data science implementation projects - Knowledge representation and knowledge graphs - Target audiences: undergraduates, grade 6-12 teachers, and students - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligible applicants: U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies) and accredited institutions of higher education (including community colleges) - Justification required for activities at international branch campuses of U.S. institutions - Total funding available: $10,000,000 - Expected award range: $800,000 to $1,200,000 per grant

Description

The Data Science Corps program aims to build a strong national data science infrastructure and workforce by engaging data science students in real-world projects that address community needs across various sectors. It focuses on providing data science education and training, including knowledge representation and knowledge graphs, targeting undergraduates, grade 6-12 teachers, and students. The program is part of NSF's Harnessing the Data Revolution initiative and supports proposals from non-profit organizations and accredited institutions of higher education in the U.S. The total funding available is $10,000,000 with expected awards ranging from $800,000 to $1,200,000.

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