UM Submission Instructions: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into the Earth, Ocean, Polar and Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences (IUSE:GEOPAths) 2021
Sponsor: |
National Science Foundation (NSF) |
Award Title: |
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into the Earth, Ocean, Polar and Atmospheric & Geospace Sciences (IUSE:GEOPAths) |
Amount: |
$350,000
The average total award size expected to be in the $300,000 to $350,000 range. The duration of awards for all tracks will be up to 36 months. |
UM Deadline: |
10/01/2020 |
Sponsor Deadline: |
01/21/2021 |
Description: |
Please note a required letter of intent is due Nov. 17, 2020.
The National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) Initiative is a Foundation-wide effort to accelerate improvements in the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate education in all STEM fields including the learning, social, behavioral, and economic sciences. Undergraduate STEM education is critical for preparing both a diverse STEM workforce and a STEM-literate public that is ready to support and benefit from the progress of science. The IUSE initiative provides a Foundation-wide framework of investments to support the agency's commitment to the highest caliber undergraduate STEM education. By improving the quality and effectiveness of undergraduate education in all STEM fields, IUSE investments enable NSF to lead national progress toward a diverse and innovative workforce and a STEM-literate public.
The Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) contributes to the IUSE initiative through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Pathways into the Geosciences - Earth, Ocean, Polar and Atmospheric Sciences (IUSE:GEOPAths) funding opportunity. IUSE:GEOPAths invites proposals that specifically address the current needs and opportunities related to education within the geosciences community through the formation of STEM Learning Ecosystems that engage students in the study of the Earth, its oceans, polar regions and atmosphere. The primary goal of the IUSE:GEOPAths funding opportunity is to increase the number of students pursuing undergraduate and/or postgraduate degrees through the design and testing of novel approaches that engage students in authentic, career-relevant experiences in geoscience. In order to broaden participation in the geosciences, engaging students from historically excluded groups or from non-geoscience degree programs is a priority. |
Number of Applicants University is Allowed to submit: |
1 |
Additional Requirements: |
None |
Sponsor Guidelines: |
https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2020/nsf20516/nsf20516.htm |
UM Nominations Process: |
Those interested in applying should submit the following pre-proposal materials as a single pdf document to collabor@umn.edu no later than 4pm on 10/1:
1. Cover page including PI name, department, contact information, project title, and one paragraph project abstract.
2. Project summary (not more than three pages).
3. PI Biosketch (NSF format).
Any questions can be submitted to collabor@umn.edu. |
Peer Review Coordination: |
Research and Innovation Office contact email |
Status: |
No longer accepting applications. |
Please note: |
To be considered for peer review and internal selection, faculty must follow the above submission guidelines and meet the UM deadline as set by the office coordinating the peer review for this opportunity. |
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