NSF Grant Opportunity in the Communicating Research to Public Audiences
Component of the Informal Science Education Program (ISE)
For more information see the NSF Program Solicitation at:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html
General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:
Orrin Shane, Program Director (oshane [at] nsf.gov)
Communicating Research to Public Audiences is a component of the
Informal Science Education program (ISE) in the Division of Elementary,
Secondary, and Informal Education. ISE projects provide rich and
stimulating contexts and experiences for individuals of all ages,
interests, and backgrounds to increase their appreciation for, and
understanding of, science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM) in out-of-school settings. Requests for up to
$75,000 will be considered to support projects that communicate to
public audiences the process and results of current research that is
being supported by any NSF directorate through informal science
education activities, such as media presentations, exhibits, or
youth-based activities. The purpose of these efforts is to disseminate
research results, research in progress, or research methods.
The PI must have an active NSF research award; a letter of support from
the cognizant Program Officer for the research award is required. NSF
research awards do not include Small Grants for Exploratory Research
Awards; Conference, Symposia, and Workshops grants; Dissertation
Improvement Awards; or Post-doc Fellowships.
No fixed deadline. Proposals may be submitted at anytime, but at least
six months prior to anticipated start date.
For the full announcement including proposal preparation and submission
instructions see:
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03509/nsf03509.html
General inquiries regarding this program should be made to:
Orrin Shane, Program Director
Directorate for Education & Human Resources
Division of Elementary, Secondary, & Informal Education
Phone: (703) 292-5106
Fax: (703) 292-9044
Email: oshane [at] nsf.gov