Pre-Proposals Full Proposals Supports projects that promote systemic reform and improvement of science and mathematics education in schools and districts in rural, economically disadvantaged areas. Currently looking to expand participation from smaller coalitions, typically of five to twenty school districts. Full Proposals Supports fellowships and associated training that will enable graduate students and advanced undergraduates in the sciences, mathematics, engineering, and technology to serve in K-12 schools as resources knowledgeable about both the content and applications of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. There was no competition for this program in FY'01. Future competitions unknown.
Application is limited to faculty who meet the early career criterion.
Bio Sci Comp. Creative strategies are sought from men and women. Fellows Awards Enable promising individuals to establish or reestablish full-time independent academic research and education careers in institutions of higher education. Institutional Transformation Awards Support academic institutional transformation to promote the increased participation and advancement of women scientists and engineers in academe. The Gender Equity Program seeks to broaden the participation of girls and young women in all fields of science, mathematics, engineering and technology education by supporting research, demonstration and dissemination projects that will lead to change in education policy and practice.