The Department of Education is offering the Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) grant to support research in evaluation methodologies, particularly in STEM education projects. The grant aims to explore innovative approaches for assessing impacts, expand theoretical foundations in evaluating STEM education initiatives, and enhance the capacity of the evaluation field. Two types of proposals, Exploratory Projects, and Full-Scale Projects, will be considered for funding under this program.
Opportunity ID: 206034
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | 13-515 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation |
| 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:: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 47.076 — Education and Human Resources |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Nov 07, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 7,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $800,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | National Science Foundation |
| Description:: | The Promoting Research and Innovation in Methodologies for Evaluation (PRIME) program seeks to support research on evaluation with special emphasis on exploring innovative approaches for determining the impacts and usefulness of STEM education projects and programs; building on and expanding the theoretical foundations for evaluating STEM education and workforce development initiatives, including translating and adapting approaches from other fields; and growing the capacity and infrastructure of the evaluation field. Two types of proposals will be supported by the program: Exploratory Projects that include proof-of-concept and feasibility studies and more extensive Full-Scale Projects. |
| 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 2 | This Opportunity has been archived. | Jul 28, 2014 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 47.076 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00151956 |
| Opening Date: | Nov 07, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Janice M. Earle |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.076 | PKG00151956 | Nov 07, 2012 | Feb 20, 2013 | View | Janice M. Earle | Organization and Individual Applicants |