Fund Details
Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)/ NSF 17-573/ 2018-2019
Program Number
NSF 17-573
Award Duration
Two to five years (depending on program)
Sponsor Name
National Science Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
3
Sponsor Deadline
11/07/2018

Brief Description:

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.
Harvard University, as single institution, is limited to submitting three proposals as a lead institution. There are no limits to the number of applications where Harvard can appear as a sub-awardee.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal process to solicit, review, and select three proposals for submission from Harvard University for this opportunity.


Description:

The Advancing Informal STEM Learning program seeks to advance new approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments; and engage the public of all ages in learning STEM in informal environments.

Harvard University, as single institution, is limited to submitting three proposals as a lead institution. There are no limits to the number of applications where Harvard can appear as a sub-awardee.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating the internal process to solicit, review, and select three proposals for submission by Harvard University for this opportunity.


Application Information:

Applicants are asked to answer/submit the following:
(this information will appear again on the applicant's dashboard)

  • Name of proposal
  • Selection of one of the NSF defined categories that matches your proposal: Pilot and Feasibility Studies, Research in Service to Practice, Innovations in Development, Broad Implementation, Literature Reviews, Syntheses, or Meta-Analyses
  • Amount of funding requested (please note anticipated funding amount limits by program in the RFA)
  • Project period
  • Upload a proposal summary. Two pages max. 10 point font minimum. References and/or associated graphics may be placed on blank pages after the written summary
  • Current CV of the PI, and Co-PI, if applicable (no preferred format)

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

The NSF RFA for Advancing Informal STEM Learning is available here.

Applicants with questions about this opportunity should contact the Research Administration office at the school where they hold a primary appointment. A list of contacts by school is available here.

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    Position
    • Assistant Professor
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      Type of Competition
      • Limited Submission