Fund Details
Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science/ NSF 15-536/ Sponsor deadline 11/2015
Program Number
NSF 15-536
Award Duration
Up to three years
Sponsor Name
National Science Foundation
Nominations Available to Institution
3

Brief Description:

The RET program supports long-term collaborative partnerships between K-12 Science,Technology, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers and community
college and university faculty and students to bring knowledge of engineering or computer and information science and engineering as well as technological innovation to pre-college/community college classrooms. Through intensive onsite programs at a host university the goal of these partnerships is to enable K-12 STEM teachers and community college faculty to translate their research experiences and new knowledge gained in university settings into their classroom activities.  Harvard University may put forward three site proposals for this opportunity, two proposals may have a focus on engineering, only one proposal may focus on computer and/or information science. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application process for applicants interested in submitting a proposal for a Site Project.


Description:

The RET program supports long-term collaborative partnerships between K-12 Science,Technology, Engineering, Computer and Information Science, and Mathematics (STEM) teachers and community
college and university faculty and students to bring knowledge of engineering or computer and information science and engineering as well as technological innovation to pre-college/community college classrooms. Through intensive onsite programs at a host university the goal of these partnerships is to enable K-12 STEM teachers and community college faculty to translate their research experiences and new knowledge gained in university settings into their classroom activities.  Harvard University may put forward three site proposals for this opportunity, two proposals may have a focus on engineering, only one proposal may focus on computer and/or information science. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is facilitating an internal application process for applicants interested in submitting a proposal for a Site Project.
The total anticipated funding in FY 2015, FY 2016 and FY 2017 for Sites is approximately $5,800,000 per year, subject to the availability of funds. The maximum total request for a Site is $600,000 for a duration of up to three years.


Application Information:

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following:

Project Description, not to exceed 2 pages, Times New Roman, 10 pt. font minimum, 1 inch margins
Provide a brief description of the goals and objectives of the proposed RET Site. Include potential participants, research focus, and the desired broader impacts of the project

Facilities/ Equipment Statement: (no formatting requirements)
Please describe where the program is envisioned to physically take place,the equipment and resources needed and the likelihood of institutional support

CV of  PI and Co-PI, if applicable



Eligibility Criteria:

The principal investigator of a RET in Engineering and Computer Science Site proposal must have a full-time,
tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment within a College/Department of Engineering or Engineering Technology or a College/Department of Computer and/or Information Science broadly defined (e.g., including HCI, Software Engineering, Networking Science, Informatics) within the submitting U.S. academic institution.



Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

To view the full announcement from the NSF, please click here

To contact a research professional at the school where you a hold primary appointment, please click here

Problems, questions or comments concerning HUFP (Harvard University Funding Portal) should be directed to Autumn Bennett in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research.


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Autumn Bennett at autumn_bennett@harvard.edu

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