This department is offering the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Program to recognize outstanding mentoring efforts in STEM fields. The program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented groups and individuals in STEM by honoring mentors who have made significant contributions. Eligibility criteria have been expanded to include U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have demonstrated exemplary mentoring. Previous awardees of the Individual PAESMEM award are ineligible, while former recipients of the Organizational PAESMEM award can apply for the Individual award after 10 years. Federal employees and those in the private sector are also eligible.
Opportunity ID: 107933
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 11-563 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 16 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.076 — Education and Human Resources |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Oct 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 160,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | *PI Limit: An individual nominee (Individual) must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident. Nominees may be federal government employees except for those identified in the U.S. Code Title 5. For more information go to: http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/5/usc_sup_01_5_10_III_20_C_30_45_40_I.html Individuals must have demonstrated outstanding and sustained mentoring and effective guidance to a significant number of underrepresented students at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate education level, including post doctoral fellows, over a minimum of five years. Nominations for the individual award must clearly delineate the achievements of the individual as separate from those of the institution or organization. Former Individual award recipients of the PAESMEM award are not eligible. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) Program seeks to identify outstanding mentoring efforts that enhance the participation and retention of individuals (including persons with disabilities, women and minorities) who might not otherwise have considered or had access to opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The awardees serve as leaders in the national effort to develop fully the nation’s human resources in STEM.IMPORTANT INFORMATION The PAESMEM program has changed from awarding grants for future efforts to awards bestowed for past work.Former recipients of the Individual PAESMEM award are not eligible. Former recipients of the Organizational PAESMEM award may apply for the Individual award 10 years or more after receiving the award.Eligibility has been expanded. Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident who has done exemplary, measurable mentoring is eligible, including federal employees (see Announcement) and individuals or organizations in the private sector. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 6 | This opportunity has been archived. | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Synopsis 5 | This opportunity is waiting on new publication | |
| Synopsis 4 | ||
| Synopsis 3 | Updated to next due date | |
| Synopsis 2 | ||
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1