NSF News
NSF Funding Opportunity: ECR: Core – EDU Core Research (NSF 21-588)
NSF’s ECR: Core (EDU Core Research) program supports fundamental research that advances knowledge about STEM education and learning. The program focuses on improving understanding of STEM learning environments, broadening participation in STEM fields, and strengthening the STEM workforce across undergraduate, graduate, and workforce contexts.
The ECR: Core program emphasizes foundational research rather than implementation, encouraging projects that build theory, evidence, and generalizable knowledge in STEM education.
Deadline – October 1, 2026
NSF Funding Opportunity: ATE – Advanced Technological Education (NSF 24-584)
NSF’s ATE (Advanced Technological Education) program focuses on improving technician education in high-technology fields that drive the U.S. economy. The program supports partnerships among two-year colleges, four-year institutions, industry, and workforce organizations to enhance technician education and workforce development.
The ATE program supports activities such as curriculum development, educator professional development, career pathway development, and applied research on technician education. It includes multiple project tracks, including small-scale projects, larger projects, consortia, and centers.
Deadline – October 1, 2026
NSF Funding Opportunity: Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science (NSF 24-503)
NSF’s Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) in Engineering and Computer Science program supports authentic summer research experiences for K–14 educators. The program fosters long-term partnerships among universities, community colleges, school districts, and industry to strengthen engineering and computer science education.
The RET program supports Site awards that provide cohorts of educators with hands-on research experiences and Supplement awards that enable individual teachers or community college faculty to participate in existing NSF-funded research projects. Participants collaborate with researchers, deepen their disciplinary knowledge, and translate their experiences into engaging classroom activities and curricula that inspire students to pursue engineering and computing pathways.
Deadline – October 14, 2026
NSF FIRE: Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education
The National Science Foundation’s Fire Science Innovations through Research and Education (FIRE) program supports multidisciplinary research, education, and networking activities that advance understanding of wildland fire and strengthen community resilience. The program encourages collaborations across science, engineering, education, and community partners to develop innovative solutions for the growing challenges posed by wildland fire.
FIRE supports projects focused on next-generation fire modeling, resilience in the wildland-urban interface, and collaborative research networks that bring together diverse expertise to address complex fire-related challenges. Learn more about the program, funding opportunities, and proposal requirements on the NSF FIRE program page.
No Deadline
Preparing an NSF Proposal
Planning to submit a proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF)? A strong proposal starts with understanding NSF’s requirements and expectations. The Preparing Your Proposal resource provides step-by-step guidance on developing a competitive proposal, from writing a compelling project summary and project description to preparing budgets, biographical sketches, data management plans, and other required documents.
The page also includes a proposal preparation checklist, links to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), and guidance for responding to program-specific solicitations. Whether you’re preparing your first NSF proposal or refining your next submission, these resources can help you navigate the proposal development process with confidence. Learn more by visiting the NSF Preparing Your Proposal page.
NSF Announces First CyberAICorps Awards
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first awards through its CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program, supporting colleges and universities as they prepare the next generation of professionals at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. These awards will strengthen education, workforce development, and innovation by equipping students with the skills needed to address emerging AI-enabled cybersecurity challenges and protect the nation’s digital infrastructure. Learn more about the awards and the funded institutions on the NSF website here.
HSI News
HSI Grant Development Institute
Applications Open: AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellows Program
The NSF Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Resource Hub at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is now accepting applications for the 2027 AAC&U New Leadership Academy (NLA) Fellows Program. Designed for STEM faculty at eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and emerging HSIs (eHSIs), this professional development opportunity helps cultivate the next generation of academic leaders.
The program begins with coursework in January 2027, followed by the NLA Summer Institute, taking place June 6–11, 2027. Participants who complete all program requirements will receive a $2,000 stipend, with program fees covered (travel to the Summer Institute is not included).
Priority is given to community college faculty, full-time faculty, teaching faculty, and those teaching introductory or critical transition STEM courses.
Application deadline: September 1, 2026. Space is limited, so interested faculty are encouraged to apply early. Read more here.
Open to faculty, staff, and graduate students from Hispanic Serving Institutions. This one day in-person institute will provide up-to-date information regarding HSI related funding opportunities, strengthen understanding of HSI models and frameworks, and cultivate networks among those with shared interests for pursuing grants.
Save the date, Friday, November 20, 2026, for the annual HSI Grants Development Institute!
🗓️ November 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Tucson, Arizona
👉 Registration coming soon
Questions? Contact Riley McIsaac, Director, Grants Development: rmcisaac@arizona.edu
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